Krabi Ferry Guide: Routes, Piers, Times and Tips

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Quick answer: which Krabi ferry do you need?

Match your destination to a route, then check the live timetable. Ferries to Ko Phi Phi, Ko Lanta and Phuket leave from Klong Jilad Pier and Ao Nang. Longtail boats run to Railay from Ao Nang. Chao Fa Pier in Krabi Town is another departure point, so read which pier your ticket names. Ko Jum is reached by long-tail from Laem Kruat Pier. Arriving from the capital? Start with routes from Bangkok.

• Phuket: a ferry, with a crossing time that depends on sea conditions and pier.
• Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta: ferries from Klong Jilad Pier or Ao Nang.
• Railay: a long-tail from Ao Nang.
• Ko Jum: a long-tail from Laem Kruat Pier.

Krabi ferry routes at a glance

Use this table as a first filter. Durations and cost tiers are hedged because no current timetable was confirmed for this guide.

Phuket to Krabi by ferry

Recent listings put a Phuket to Krabi crossing at roughly 1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min. Sea conditions and the pier you use change that range. Add the transfer between the pier and your hotel, because it can erase the saving. Compare the ferry plus transfer against a road transfer or a flight before you book. Our guide to ways to reach Krabi lays out those alternatives.

Krabi to Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta by ferry

Ferries to Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta leave from Klong Jilad Pier and Ao Nang. Direct options and seasonal limits vary, so confirm that your date has a sailing. Ask for the departure pier in writing, since Chao Fa Pier in Krabi Town also appears in local listings. Plan what to do on the mainland with Krabi's beaches. More ideas sit in things to do around Krabi.

Krabi to Ko Jum and Railay by long-tail

Laem Kruat Pier long-tail service is described as the cheapest way between Ko Jum and Krabi. One April 2026 listing quoted ฿120 to Laem Kruat. Long-tail schedules are limited, so confirm the last departure before you commit to a same-day return. Railay works differently, with long-tails running from Ao Nang. Agree the fare and the return time before you board.

Piers and getting to them

Distances and fares from Krabi Airport, Krabi Town and Ao Nang to each pier are unconfirmed here, so check the airport operator, Airports of Thailand. Local options are covered under local transfers around town.

Booking Krabi ferry tickets

Fares, inclusions and cancellation terms are unconfirmed here, so read them on the operator's own booking page. Buy only where the ticket names the pier, departure time and drop-off point.

Weather, season and sea conditions

Monsoon-season rough seas can cancel or cut sailings, so check the Thai Meteorological Department forecast. Season notes sit in season-by-season sea conditions.

Common mistakes and who should skip the ferry

Most problems come from tight timing and unclear tickets. Skip the ferry if any item below applies. Keep a backup from rainy-day plans if a sailing is cancelled.

• Tight flight connections: leave a generous buffer, or take a road transfer instead.
• Heavy luggage: long-tails and pier steps are awkward with big bags.
• Motion sickness: choose the road when seas look rough.
• Mobility limits: ask the operator about boarding before you pay.
• Unclear pickup or drop-off: avoid bundles that do not name the pier.
• Unofficial counter resellers: confirm the operator and pier on your ticket.