Krabi Transportation - Getting around Krabi

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Getting to Koh Phi Phi
Phi Phi Islands which are equidistant to Phuket and Krabi Provinces can be reached by boat.

  From Krabi
  Chao Fa Pier: Passenger boats leave Chao Fa Pier twice daily at 10 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. The trip takes about 2.30 hours.
  Ao Nang: There is one express boat trip leaving daily at 9 p.m. taking 40 min.

  From Phuket
  Many tour companies in Phuket organize one-day trips to Phi Phi Islands. Tickets can be obtained from any hotel.

Phi Phi ferries & boat schedulesBoats from Phuket Island to Phi Phi

Boats from Krabi Province to Phi Phi

* According to the above revised schedule initiated in early 2005 and it can normally be used for a couple of years. The schedule and price are subject to change without prior notice depending on the seasonal changes and weather conditions.

Travel to Koh Lanta
Boat departs from downtown Krabi to Koh Lanta Yai daily. The journey takes 2.5 hours.

Ferry time table Phuket - Phi Phi - Ko Lanta

* THB = Thai Baht
* According to the above revised schedule initiated in early 2005 and it can normally be used for a couple of years. The schedule and price are subject to change without prior notice depending on the seasonal changes and weather conditions.

Ferry time table Krabi - Ko Lanta

* THB = Thai Baht
* Price is 200 THB per person, 50% for the child under 12 years.
* Operates daily November through April

Nearby Districts

  From Krabi Bus Terminal, located in Talat Kao, there are both local red buses and government buses depart regularly from 6.00  a.m. to 5.00 p.m. to other counties including major tourist spots. It costs 10 baht to get to a destination in town. To travel further, i.e. to Ao Nang and hat Noppharat Thara, take the local white bus from Maharat Road for a fare of 20 baht

  Songthaew and tuk tuk to the government bus terminal costs 8 bahts while a motorcycle taxi costs 30 bahts. Tuk tuks can be chartered for trips around the town for flat rates i.e. to the bus station (50 baht), What Tham Seua (100 baht) and the airport (200 baht).

Most of Songthaews leave in front of the 7-11 on Maharat Road. Destinations include Ao Leuk (20 baht), Ao Nam Mao (40 baht), Ao Nang (20 baht), Hat Noppharat Thara (20 baht) and Su San Hoi (40 baht).

There is also a service to Ban Hua Hin (Ferry pier to Koh Lanta). The bay is situated at the intersection of Phattana and Preuksa Uthit Roads. Costing around 40 baht/person, the service runs frequently and takes 40 minutes.

Alternatively, it is possible to rent a car to travel around town and to nearby provinces. Several agencies and guesthouses provide motorcycle rental for 150 baht/day while Jeep rental fees may range from 800 to 1,200 baht/day.

For more convenience, it is possible to hire a taxi, rent a motorcycle or a van at travel agencies and hotels. The local minibuses depart from Vogue Department Store on Maharat Road to the following destinations:

Remarks: Fares are subject to change without notice.

Boat: Long-tailed boats depart from Saphan Jao Fah Pier to East Rai Le for 70 baht/person while the ferry to Ko Lanta (and also Ko Jam), which operates only from October to April costs 200 baht/person with two trips daily at 10.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. The ferry to Phi Phi Island operates all year round at 200 baht/person with two trips daily, at 10.00a.m. and 2.30p.m.

Top Destinations

Bangkok | Phuket | Koh Samui | Krabi | Khao Lak, Phang-Nga | Trang | Hatyai, Songkhla | Pattaya | Hua Hin | Cha Am | Chiang Mai | Chiang Rai | Mea Hong Son | Kanchanaburi

The Islands

Koh Phi Phi | Koh Lanta | Koh Tao | Koh Phangan | Koh Ngai | Koh Yao | Koh Chang | Koh Samet, Rayong

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