|
Getting
around the city and
nearby Districts
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.
Boats from Phuket Island to Phi Phi
|
Boat
|
Port
|
Depart
|
Arrive
|
Return from
Phi Phi
|
Price One
Way
|
Price Return
|
| Seatran |
Thai
Sarco (Ao Makham) |
08.30
a.m. |
10.30
a.m. |
15.00
p.m. |
750
THB |
1500
THB |
| Jet
Cruise |
Pla
Mong (Koh Si Rey) |
08.30
a.m. |
09.20
a.m. |
10.00
a.m. |
660
THB |
1320
THB |
| Sea
Breeze |
Rasada
Pier |
08.30
a.m. |
10.40
a.m. |
14.30
a.m. |
400
THB |
800
THB |
| Sea
King |
Pla
Mong (Koh Si Rey) |
13.30
p.m. |
15.00
p.m. |
09.00
a.m. |
300
THB |
600
THB |
| Similan
Princess |
Dilok
Pier |
08.30
a.m. |
10.45
a.m. |
14.30
p.m. |
300
THB |
600
THB |
| Paradise
Cruiser |
Rasada
Pier |
13.30
p.m. |
15.00
p.m. |
09.00
a.m. |
250
THB |
500
THB |
| |
THB
= Thai Baht |
|
Boats from Krabi Province to Phi Phi
|
Boat
|
Port
|
Depart
|
Arrive
|
Return from
Phi Phi
|
Price One
Way
|
Price Return
|
| Ao
Nang Princess |
Ao
Nang Beach |
08.30 a.m. |
10.00 a.m. |
15.30 p.m. |
300 THB |
600 THB |
| Sea
Hawk Songserm |
Krabi
Town |
16.00 p.m. |
18.00 p.m. |
09.00 a.m. |
250 THB |
500 THB |
| Paradise |
Krabi
Town |
10.30 a.m. |
12.00 |
13.00 p.m. |
250 THB |
500 THB |
| Paradise |
Krabi
Town |
14.30 p.m. |
16.00 p.m. |
09.00 a.m. |
250 THB |
500 THB |
| Koh
Lanta Boat |
Saladin
Koh Lanta |
08.30 a.m. |
10.30 a.m. |
14.00 p.m. |
250 THB |
500 THB |
| |
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.
|
|
Travel to Koh Lanta
Boat departs from downtown Krabi to Koh Lanta Yai
daily. The journey takes 2.5 hours.
|
|
Dep.
|
Arr.
|
Price
|
| Lanta - Phi Phi |
08.00 a.m.
|
09.10 a.m.
|
300 THB
|
| Phi Phi - Lanta |
15.00 p.m.
|
16.10 p.m.
|
300 THB
|
| Phi Phi - Phuket |
09.30 a.m.
|
11.00 a.m.
|
300 THB
|
| Phuket - Phi Phi |
13.00 p.m.
|
14.30 p.m.
|
300 THB
|
| Lanta - Phuket |
08.00 a.m.
|
11.00 a.m.
|
600 THB
|
| Phuket - Lanta |
13.00 p.m.
|
16.10 p.m.
|
600 THB
|
|
|
* 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.
|
|
KRABI-KO LANTA
|
KO
LANTA - KRABI
|
|
DEPART
|
ARRIVE
|
DEPART
|
ARRIVE
|
|
11.00 a.m.
|
13.00 p.m.
|
08.00 a.m.
|
10.00 a.m.
|
|
13.30 p.m.
|
15.30 a.m.
|
13.00 p.m.
|
15.00 p.m.
|
|
* 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:
|
Destinations Fare
Ban Hua To
Ban Nong Thalay
Ban Khao Thong Noppharat
Tear Beach
Au Nang
Shell Cemetery
Ban Khlong Mueang
Ban Nai Sa
Khao Phanom County
Nua Khlong County
Khlong Thom County
Ban Bo Mueang
Ban Hua Hin
Ban Khlong Phon
Lam Thap County
Au Luek County
Plai Phraya County
|
Baht
11
20
50
20
20
40
50
10
14
20
25
31
40
13
26
30
31
|
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.
Provided by Tourism Authority
of Thailand
|
