
Koh Phi Phi→Koh Kradan
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How to get there
Traveling from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Kradan is possible by speedboat or ferry, with direct services sometimes available during the high season.
Travel Options
Operators
Bundhaya Company, Satun pakbara Speed Boat Club
Departure Schedule
- 9:30 AMDaily
- 11:00 AMDaily
- 1:30 PMDaily
Departure Points
- tonsai pierView map of tonsai pier (opens in new tab)
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Tonsai Pier (also known as Ao Ton Sai Pier) is the primary maritime gateway, lifeline, and bustling heart of Koh Phi Phi Don in Krabi Province, Thailand. Situated centrally in Tonsai Bay, it acts as the island’s major transport hub, connecting hundreds of daily travelers arriving via ferries and speedboats from mainland Krabi, Phuket, Koh Lanta, and the surrounding Andaman islands.
Arrival Points
- koh kradan beachView map of koh kradan beach (opens in new tab)
Koh Phi Phi to Koh Kradan Trip Overview
The journey typically takes around 2.5–4 hours, depending on the operator, route, and sea conditions. Some boats may stop at other islands along the way, making this a convenient option for travelers exploring Thailand’s Andaman coast. If direct services are unavailable, you may need to travel via Koh Lanta or a mainland pier in Trang before continuing to Koh Kradan. Combined tickets can simplify the journey by arranging the main transfers together. Koh Kradan is known for its clear turquoise water, white sandy beaches, and excellent snorkeling, offering a quieter island experience than Koh Phi Phi. Boat services generally run more frequently from November to April, while schedules may be limited during the rainy season. Check departure times and arrival details before booking, especially if you have onward connections.
Frequently Asked Questions — Koh Phi Phi to Koh Kradan
How do I get from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Kradan?+
Travel from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Kradan by JOIN speedboat with Bundhaya Company or Satun pakbara Speed Boat Club. Both operators run 75-seat speedboat transfers from Tonsai Pier on Koh Phi Phi Don to Koh Kradan Beach (open beach landing, no pier). Three daily departure slots: 09:30 (both operators), 11:00 (Bundhaya), and 13:30 (Satun pakbara). The 09:30 sailings are the fastest at 2h 10m; the 11:00 and 13:30 sailings take about 2h 40m. Koh Phi Phi and Koh Kradan are both small islands with no road or rail access — boat is the only option.
How much does the ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Kradan cost?+
SmartEnPlus routes from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Kradan have uniform pricing across both operators and all 4 contracts: ฿1,500 per adult and ฿950 per child (Bundhaya Company and Satun pakbara Speed Boat Club). Infants are free on every sailing. The route runs only during high season (mid-October through April or May). Aggregator prices (12Go, DirectFerries) generally fall in a ฿1,500–1,600 band — SmartEnPlus is the cheaper direct booking option; phuketferry.com shows ฿1,600 on Bundhaya direct booking vs ฿1,500 on SmartEnPlus.
Where does the ferry from Koh Phi Phi arrive in Koh Kradan?+
The speedboat from Koh Phi Phi arrives at Koh Kradan Beach, an open beach landing on the east coast of Koh Kradan. Boats anchor offshore and passengers transfer by longtail to the shore, then wade a few steps in shallow water — no formal pier. Most Koh Kradan resorts (Kradan Beach Resort, Paradise Lost, Ao Niang) are within walking distance along the beach. The same beach serves as the southern Andaman gateway on the Bundhaya and Satun pakbara networks linking Koh Kradan to Koh Ngai, Koh Lanta, Koh Mook, and Phuket.