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How to get fromGeorge Town to Ko Phi Phiby bus, ferry, car ferry, train, plane, or busferry

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There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Ko Phi Phi by bus, ferry, car ferry, train, plane, or busferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Khlong Jilad Pier to Phi Phi - Laemtongferry ferry
    11h 59m
    ฿1,562–4,097

  2. Car ferry, train, Minivan, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 14m
    ฿1,377–3,752

  3. Car ferry, train, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 40m
    ฿1,593–6,989

  4. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PEN - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 42m
    ฿2,921–6,550

  5. Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Klong Jilad Pier to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    12h 2m
    ฿1,867–4,050

  6. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane PEN - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 56m
    ฿3,826–8,680

  7. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 50m
    ฿2,416–11,490

George Town to Ko Phi Phi by car ferry, train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,593Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 552.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Ko Phi Phi, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Ko Phi Phi. However, you can take the bus to Hat Yai, take the bus to กระบี่, take the bus to ท่าเรือคลองจิหลาด;Klong Jilad Ferry Pier, walk to Krabi Khlong Jilad Pier, then take the ferry to Phi Phi - Laemtong. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Phi Phi Ferry Terminal via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Alor Setar, Pekan Rabu, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, Kuah Ferry Terminal, and Koh Lanta in around 14h 40m.

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