How to go → SURAT THANI to PHI PHI? ☀️

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How to travel from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi? You can travel to Koh Phi Phi from Surat Thani by bus/van, taxi + ferry or boat.

1. Bus + Ferry to Phi Phi
2. Taxi + Ferry to Phi Phi
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From Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi you can travel by bus/van, taxi + ferry.

    • Travel distance from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi is about 200 km by bus/taxi + ferry via Krabi town. There are 2 options how you can get to Koh Phi Phi from Surat Thani town: travel by van/bus + ferry or private taxi + ferry via Krabi. Teoretically you can also travel to Koh Phi Phi via Phuket, but the closest place with various ferries and speedboats to Koh Phi Phi is Krabi town. The most popular and cheapest way of getting to Koh Phi Phi from Surat Thani is to travel by van/bus + ferry. Travel by van + ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi takes about 4.5-7.5 hours and it costs about $20-50/pp via Krabi. You can book and buy join tickets – van/minibus + ferry to Koh Phi Phi.  Another option is to take a taxi + ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi. Travel by taxi/car + ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi takes about 4-6 hours via Krabi town. It is the most comfortable and expensive option of transfer to Koh Phi Phi, it costs about $85-140 via Krabi town. There is no railway between Surat Thani town and Krabi town.
    • Book and buy tickets from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi online

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    • There is no other way how you can go to Koh Phi Phi from Surat Thani town. Koh Phi Phi has no airport, so to travel by plane to this island is not possible. The closest airport is about 15 km from Krabi town. You can also travel to Koh Phi Phi via Koh Lanta, but this island is about 220 km from Surat Thani town. Koh Phi Phi is one of the most visited islands in Phang Nga Bay in southern Thailand. You can also accommodate in this island, or you can also book a private tour or boat trip to Koh Phi Phi from Krabi or Phuket. Koh Phi Phi is visited in the season by thousands of tourists almost every day. The peak tourist season is between November and April and it’s also the ideal and best time to visit Phi Phi. The best way how to reach this island is to travel by ferry or speedboat from Krabi, if you are traveling via Surat Thani province or town. You can book tickets from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi easily online. From Koh Phi Phi you can travel by ferry or boat to Koh Yao Yai or you can also visit Phuket – popular tourist site.
Transfer Mode – Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi: Travel Time Cost Range
Bus/Van + Ferry (via Krabi) 4.5-7.5 hours $20-50/pp
Taxi/Car + Ferry (via Krabi) 4-6 hours $85-140

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How do I get from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi?


1. BUS + FERRY from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi


A) Bus / Van from Surat Thani to Krabi

    • there are some buses or minivans from Surat Thani town to Krabi
    • transport by bus or minivan takes about 4-5 hours from Surat Thani to Krabi
    • modern, comfortable, air-conditioned buses by Phantip bus company
    • transfer by bus / minivan from Surat Thani to Krabi costs about $8-12/pp
    • come to the bus station in Surat Thani about 30-60 minutes before departure
    • read this article: How to go from Surat Thani to Krabi?

B) Ferry / Boat from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi

    • from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi you can travel by ferry or speedboat
    • there are several ferries or speedboats from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi
    • travel by ferry or boat from Krabi to Phi Phi costs about $13-41/pp
    • transfer by ferry/boat from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi takes about 1.5-3 hous
    • you can also book join ticket (taxi/van + ferry/boat) from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi
    • there are various ferry transport companies to Koh Phi Phi from Krabi
    • read this article: How to go from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi?
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From Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi you can travel by bus/van + ferry via Krabi town (photo: 12go.asia)


2. TAXI + FERRY from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi


A) Private taxi from Surat Thani to Krabi

    • the most comfortable and fast way how to travel from Surat Thani to Krabi
    • transport by private taxi or xE from Surat Thani to Krabi takes about 2-3 hours
    • private companies from Surat Thani to Krabi: Phantip Charter, Bangkok Taxi 24, Andaman taxis, Ramon Transport, Phuket Transfer Travel Andamans…
    • transfer by private taxi/car to Krabi from Surat Thani costs about $70-125
    • you can also take a taxi from Surat Thani Airport + railway station to Krabi
    • read this article: How to get from Surat Thani to Krabi?

B) Ferry / Speedboat from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi

    • from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi you can travel only by ferry / speedboat
    • transfer by ferry or boat from Krabi to Phi Phi costs about $13-41/pp
    • transfer by ferry from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi takes about 1.5-3 hous
    • you can also book join ticket from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi – Ton Sai Pier
    • there are various private local ferry companies to Koh Phi Phi from Krabi
    • read this article: How to get from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi?
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From Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi you can also travel by private car/taxi + ferry via Krabi (photo: 12go.asia)


3. Book a boat tour in Krabi / Koh Phi Phi

    • you can also book a tour or tickets / activity for tourist attractions in Krabi or Koh Phi Phi
    • it is possible to book various types of exploring tours in Krabi (boat trips, trekking…)
    • these private tours or activities in Krabi by local tour guides from Thailand
    • book a private boat tour / activity in Krabi or Koh Phi Phi online

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With Klook you can book private tour and tickets for tourist attractions in Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.


❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi:

1. How to book tickets from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi?

    • You can book tickets from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi online on Baolau or 12go.asia.
    • you can also book another travel routes, e.g. Surat Thani to Phuket, Krabi to Koh Phi Phi…

2. What is the travel time from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi?

    • Transfer by bus/van + ferry  from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi takes about 4.5-7.5 hours via Krabi.
    • Transfer by taxi/car + ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi takes about 4-6 hours via Krabi.

3. What is the travel distance from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi?

4. How much does it cost to get from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi?

    • Travel by bus/minivan from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi costs about $20-50/pp via Krabi.
    • Travel by taxi or car from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi costs about $85-140 via Krabi.

5. How to get from Surat Thani to Ao Nang beach?

    • Ao Nang is one of the most popular site by tourists in Krabi. Transfer by bus/van from Surat Thani to Ao Nang costs about $15/pp and it takes about 4.5 hours. There are some buses from Surat Thani to Ao Nang, check and book tickets with 12go.asia.

6. How many ways you can use for transfer to Koh Phi Phi from Surat Thani?

    • There are 2 ways how you can reach Koh Phi Phi from Surat Thani. Transfer by van/bus + ferry or you can take a private taxi + ferry. You will be traveling via Krabi town, Krabi is a starting site for exploring Koh Phi Phi in Phang Nga Bay.

7. Is there a private taxi/car from Surat Thani Airport to Krabi?

    • Yes, you can also travel by private taxi from Surat Thani Airport or railway station to Krabi town. You can search and book your private taxi to Krabi online with 12go.asia.

8. Is it possible to travel by train from Surat Thani to Krabi town?

    • No, because there is no railway from Surat Thani to Krabi town, you have to travel by bus, van or private taxi/car.

9. Is there a flight to Koh Phi Phi from Surat Thani?

    • No, because there is no airport in Koh Phi Phi, travel by plane to Koh Phi Phi is not possible.

10. Where you can also go from Koh Phi Phi?

11. Where you can also travel from Surat Thani town?

12. What are the most popular and beautiful islands in Thailand?

    • Thailand has a lot of beautiful islands also accessible for tourists. Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Phuket or Koh Phi Phi….there are many islands. You should read this article about 13 Best Islands in Thailand.

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2 Ways of Transfer from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi:

1. BUS + FERRY from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi
A) Bus / Van from Surat Thani to Krabi
Transport Option Buses or minivans
Travel Time 4-5 hours
Bus Features Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned buses by Phantip bus company
Price $8-12/pp
Departure Information Come to the bus station in Surat Thani about 30-60 minutes before departure
B) Ferry / Boat from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi
Transport Option Ferry or speedboat
Travel Time 1.5-3 hours
Price $13-41/pp
Join Ticket You can also book a joint ticket (taxi/van + ferry/boat) from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi
Ferry Transport Companies Various ferry transport companies to Koh Phi Phi from Krabi
2. TAXI + FERRY from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi
A) Private Taxi from Surat Thani to Krabi
Transport Option Private taxi or xE
Travel Time 2-3 hours
Taxi Companies Phantip Charter, Bangkok Taxi 24, Andaman Taxis, Ramon Transport…
Price $70-125
Taxi Route You can also take a taxi from Surat Thani Airport + railway station to Krabi
B) Ferry / Speedboat from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi
Transport Option Ferry or speedboat
Travel Time 1.5-3 hours
Price $13-41/pp
Join Ticket You can also book a join ticket from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi – Ton Sai Pier
Ferry Transport Companies Various private local ferry companies to Koh Phi Phi from Krabi

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(You can also book another tickets, e.g. Surat Thani to Krabi, Krabi to Koh Phi Phi…)

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