Islands in Krabi, Thailand
Getting around Koh Phi Phi
How to get around Koh Phi Phi
No cars or scooters. Walk the village, take a longtail boat to beaches and reach the island by ferry from Phuket or Krabi.
Ways to get around Koh Phi Phi
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Longtail boat | About 100–300 THB per trip | Hire from Tonsai pier to Long Beach, Loh Bagao and viewpoints |
| Walking | Free | Tonsai to Loh Dalum takes minutes; Viewpoint hike is steep |
| Hotel luggage porters | About 50–100 THB | Carts or porters move bags from the pier |
Taxis in Koh Phi Phi
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Use longtail boats from Tonsai pier; agree price first, and expect higher fares at night.
Arriving in Koh Phi Phi
Via Phuket or Krabi ferry (HKT)
Ferry from Phuket Rassada or Krabi Klong Jilad pier, 1.5–2 h, about 450–600 THB; book ahead in high season.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the left. Drive with your home licence plus a 1949-Convention IDP; scooters need the motorcycle category or police fine you.
- Onward travel in Thailand: Cheap domestic flights link main cities; overnight sleeper trains run Bangkok–Chiang Mai and south; VIP buses, minivans and ferries cover the rest.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Koh Phi Phi?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Use longtail boats from Tonsai pier; agree price first, and expect higher fares at night.
What's the best way to get around Koh Phi Phi?
No cars or scooters. Walk the village, take a longtail boat to beaches and reach the island by ferry from Phuket or Krabi.
How do I get from the airport to Koh Phi Phi?
Ferry from Phuket Rassada or Krabi Klong Jilad pier, 1.5–2 h, about 450–600 THB; book ahead in high season.
Is Koh Phi Phi walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- State Railway of Thailand e-ticketing
- Airports of Thailand
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
- Bangkok Hospital Phuket
- Lomprayah ferries
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