Loy Krathong, 24 Nov 2026 (Nationwide). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
New Year's Eve, 31 Dec 2026 (Nationwide). Boats to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao are very busy around New Year's Eve, which coincides with a Full Moon Party; book ahead. Events calendar
Chinese (Lunar) New Year, 6 Feb 2027 (Nationwide). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Songkran (Thai New Year), 13 Apr – 15 Apr 2027 (Nationwide). Ferries and boats are busy with Thai holidaymakers in the days around Songkran; book ahead. Events calendar
High season: boats on popular Andaman Coast routes can sell out in December, January and around holidays. Book a day or more ahead.
Phuket to Koh Kradan departures
Departures listed for 5 Nov 2026 (checked 2 Nov 2026). Fares are per adult, as listed that day. Times can change by date and season: pick your date for live seats.
| Depart → arrive | Operator & piers | Time | Fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 → 11:40 | EarliestCheapest Phuket Rassada Pier → Koh Kradan Pier | 3h 10m | €58.28 | Book |
| 08:30 → 11:35 | Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club Rassada Pier → The beach infront of Nation park Koh Kradan | 3h 05m | €58.42 | Book |
| 08:30 → 11:20 | FastestLast boatBaan Pun Travel Phuket Rassada Pier → Koh Kradan | 2h 50m | €67.16 | Book |
Getting to Rassada Pier? Taxi and transfer options from Karon, Patong, Phuket
Operator timetable
Seasonal (15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May): 2 speedboats a day in December
Bundhaya lists Phuket → Koh Kradan for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May.
- Phuket → Koh Kradan: 08:30 → 11:40, 10:00 → 13:40 (10 Dec 2026); 08:30 → 11:40 (20 Oct 2026)
- Koh Kradan → Phuket: 10:50 → 14:30, 13:50 → 17:00 (10 Dec 2026); 10:50 → 14:30 (20 Oct 2026)
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat booking timetable (operator site), checked 8 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Rassada Pier, Phuket |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Koh Kradan, Trang |
| Crossing time | 3h 10m – 3h 40m (fastest listed: 2h 50m) |
| Distance | About 60 nautical miles (111 km) |
| Operators | Bundhaya Speed Boat (3h 10m – 3h 40m) |
| Boats | Speedboat |
| Season | Seasonal: Bundhaya lists Phuket → Koh Kradan for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May. |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Andaman Sea |
See every operator, seat availability and the live price.
Before you travel
Good to know
- Bundhaya’s island-hopping routes are seasonal: most start between 15 October and 1 November and stop in early or late May, and they disappear from its booking search outside those dates.
Getting to and from the pier
- From Koh Kradan, Bundhaya’s boats continue to Koh Lipe
Return trip: Koh Kradan → Phuket: 10:50 → 14:30, 13:50 → 17:00 on 10 December 2026 (3 hours 10 minutes – 3 hours 40 minutes).
Phuket to Koh Kradan ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Phuket to Koh Kradan?
Operators publish 3h 10m – 3h 40m for Phuket to Koh Kradan. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 2h 50m to 3h 10m, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 60 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Phuket to Koh Kradan?
3 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 08:30 and the last at 08:30 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: Seasonal (15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May): 2 speedboats a day in December. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Phuket to Koh Kradan ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Rassada Pier; boats arrive at Koh Kradan. Some operators use other piers: Phuket Rassada Pier and Rassada Pier. Your ticket names the pier. From Koh Kradan, Bundhaya’s boats continue to Koh Lipe.
How much is the ferry from Phuket to Koh Kradan?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €58.28 to €67.16 per adult for 5 Nov 2026. The price depends on the operator, the boat (ferry, speedboat or catamaran) and whether a hotel or pier transfer is included. These were the prices on that day: check the live fare for your date before booking.
Which companies run ferries from Phuket to Koh Kradan?
Bundhaya Speed Boat, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club and Baan Pun Travel. Bundhaya Speed Boat: Speedboat.
Does the Phuket to Koh Kradan ferry run all year?
No, it is seasonal. Bundhaya lists Phuket → Koh Kradan for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May. The southwest monsoon brings rougher seas from roughly May to October. Several island-hopping speedboats, especially in the far south around Koh Lipe and the Trang islands, run only in the high season, roughly November to April.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Phuket to Koh Kradan?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Kradan to Phuket?
Koh Kradan → Phuket: 10:50 → 14:30, 13:50 → 17:00 on 10 December 2026 (3 hours 10 minutes – 3 hours 40 minutes).
How long does the boat from Phuket to Koh Kradan take?
Between 3 hours 10 minutes and 3 hours 40 minutes. On 10 December 2026 Bundhaya’s speedboats leave at 08:30 (arriving 11:40), 10:00 (arriving 13:40).
When does the Phuket to Koh Kradan speedboat run?
Bundhaya lists it for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May. On 20 October 2026 there was one sailing; in December there are 2 a day. Outside its season the route does not appear in Bundhaya’s booking search.
Sources and checks
We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 8 Oct 2026: Bundhaya booking search (operator site, served by its own booking API): departure and arrival times, adult fare and season window, queried for 20 Oct and 10 Dec 2026.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 8 Oct 2026: Bundhaya booking search (operator site, served by its own booking API): departure and arrival times, adult fare and season window, queried for 20 Oct and 10 Dec 2026.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 8 Oct 2026: Bundhaya route list: every route it sells, with travel time and starting price (checked 8 Oct 2026).
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: Longtail boats off the white sand beach of Koh Kradan (Tournasol7, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0).
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