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Phi Phi island is one of the most visited destinations in Thailand. Tours and transportation from Phuket and Krabi

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The popular islands of the Andaman Sea have crystal clear sea color same as the Maldives. Phi Phi Islands are named the world's top beautiful islands. There are thousands of tourists from around the world visiting Phi Phi island throughout the year. If you ask what makes Phi Phi Island known to tourists, it's the abundant nature of the underwater world.&nbsp;Also, another reason why Phi Phi island is widely known is because it's where the movie "The Beach" was released in 2000 starring the famous actor Leonardo DiCaprio. This movie was filmed in Maya Bay, one of the&nbsp;best&nbsp;destinations in the Phi Phi islands.

Okay.... Let's get to know more about Phi Phi islands.&nbsp;It is located in Krabi province&nbsp;which can be accessed from both Phuket and Krabi.&nbsp;The original name for the islands was "Pulau Api-Api" ('the fiery isle'). The name refers to the Pokok Api-Api, or fiery tree which is found on the islands. When the time passed, the name was changed to "Phi Phi".&nbsp;

To travel to&nbsp;Phi Phi island, you must visit Phuket or Krabi first then take a boat to the island. We can either choose to stay overnight or on a day trip from Phuket or Krabi. For the overnight stay, there are&nbsp;boats operated&nbsp;between Phuket - Phi Phi and Krabi - Phi Phi. You can choose to travel by large ferry or faster speedboat. Some operators might also include the hotel transfer in Phuket or Krabi with an additional charge.

A day trip is suitable for those with a limited time and want to cover all important attractions in Phi Phi island. The tour can start from both Phuket and Krabi with hotel transfer included.

Travel by bus from Bangkok&nbsp;to Krabi takes about 11&nbsp;hours, and to Phuket takes about 13 hours. From Bangkok, the bus will depart from Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal. For more information, please check the links down below.

- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LigniteNakorsiromyen/" target="_blank">Bangkok – Krabi bus</a> For more information, contact&nbsp;(+66)81 2559710, (+66)81 2559712

- <a href="https://www.busticket.in.th" target="_blank">Bangkok – Krabi/Phuket bus</a> For more information, contact (+66)2 269-6999

Travel by Plane to Phuket or&nbsp;Krabi

Travel by plane is the most popular and fastest way to Phuket and Krabi. Phi Phi island doesn't have its own airport, so you should arrive at Phuket or Krabi airport first then take a boat to Phi Phi island. Flight from Bangkok will take about 1&nbsp;hour (1.15 - 1.30 hours) journey.&nbsp;After arriving, you must take a boat to Phi Phi island for about 45 minutes to&nbsp;1.30&nbsp;hours (depending on each type of boat).

Travel by Boat from Phuket or Krabi

Everyone visiting Phi Phi Island must come through the boat. There are 2 ways of traveling to Phi Phi island and it can be departed from both Phuket and Krabi.&nbsp;The most popular way is to travel by ferry as it is convenient and cheaper compared to travel by speedboat. Travel by speedboat is more adventurous and faster than ferry but it comes with the higher ticket price.

Ferry Transfer to Phi Phi island from Phuket

Ferry Ticket Between Phuket and Phi Phi island

Phuket Phi Phi Speedboat Ticket

Krabi (Khlong Jilad pier) - Phi Phi&nbsp;

Ferry between Phi Phi island and Krabi

Krabi - Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier Speedboat

Ferry Ticket between Aonang (Krabi) and Koh PhiPhi by Aonang Princess

For those with limited travel time, we recommend booking a one-day tour package from a reliable tour company with excellent service and a dedicated team.&nbsp;There are many tour operators which operate the trip from Phuket and Krabi. It's a convenient way to visit Phi Phi island due to the tour includes all the major attractions you should not miss, including the tour guide, lunch, and hotel transfer.

You can choose from various transportation options to suit your preferences, such as a speedboat for quick travel, a high-speed catamaran for stability and smooth sailing, a large ferry for maximum safety, or a luxurious yacht for ultimate comfort and style.&nbsp;We have listed 4 packages that you may find useful for your trip planning to Phi Phi island.

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Phuket - Phi Phi Island Day Tour by High-Speed Catamaran

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Koh Phi Phi - Bamboo Island Day Tour by High Speed Catamaran from Phuket

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