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Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi : Ferry & Speedboat Guide

Key facts
  • Crossing time 30m–1h
  • Operators 5
  • Departures a day 6
Sailing season This route sails all year round.

550+ THB

Discover the Enchanting Voyage from Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi

Two decorated wooden longtail boats moored in turquoise shallows beneath limestone cliffs in a tropical bay

Ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi

The ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi is the most direct way to travel between these two Andaman Sea islands, with the crossing taking around the scheduled journey time aboard ferry and speed boat. Many travellers combine this leg with wider island-hopping via Krabi or Phuket, the two mainland hubs that connect into most Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi ferry schedules.

Departure and arrival points

Boats to Koh Phi Phi leave from Saladan Pier, at the northern tip of Koh Lanta, which also serves ferries to Krabi and Phuket. On arrival, boats dock at Tonsai Pier, Koh Phi Phi's main harbour and the usual transfer point for onward boats to Phuket, Krabi, or Ao Nang. If you're joining this route from further afield, Krabi's Nopparat Thara and Klong Jilad piers and Phuket's Rassada Pier both connect through to Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi, so check which pier your inbound transport uses before you travel.

Operators, schedule and journey time

This route is operated by several operators, running 7 during all year round. Exact departure times shift by operator and by season, so use the live timetable on this page rather than a fixed schedule, particularly if you need to catch a same-day onward connection in Krabi or Phuket. At the scheduled journey time, the direct ferry is usually quicker than travelling via the mainland.

Prices and onboard facilities

One-way fares start from ฿550 per person. Boats on this crossing come with onboard facilities, and booking online in advance is worth doing during high season, when seats on the earlier departures sell out first.

Travelling the other way

If you're starting from Koh Phi Phi instead, see the Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta ferry schedule for return times and fares on the same crossing. For a longer island-hopping route, the Koh Lanta to Krabi ferry and Koh Lanta to Phuket ferry pages cover onward mainland connections, while the Koh Phi Phi to Phuket ferry and Koh Phi Phi to Krabi ferry routes do the same from the Phi Phi side.

Booking your Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi ferry

Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi are two of the most visited stops on Thailand's Andaman coast, and a direct ferry link makes it easy to fit both into one trip alongside Krabi or Phuket. Check the current times and fares above and book your ticket online to secure your seat ahead of departure.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?

You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.

If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.

What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?

We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.

If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.

If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.

Why is my account locked?

We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.

You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?

What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?

Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.

Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.

If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.

How do I unlock my account now?

Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.

If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.

My account locked but I never tried to sign in

Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.

Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.

We would still recommend two things:

  • Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
  • Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.

If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.

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