How to travel from Kanchanaburi to Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
The distance between Kanchanaburi and Phi Phi Islands is around 879km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kanchanaburi to Phi Phi Islands by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Phi Phi Islands → Kanchanaburi if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Salaya, plane and ferry
Take the train to Salaya then fly from Don Muang (DMK) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay East and then to Phi Phi - Ton Sai.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical costTHB 3,885($105)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Nakhon Phathom then Thung Song and then to Trang then take a ferry to Ko Mook and then to Phi Phi - Ton Sai.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,630($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Khao San Road then take a ferry to Phi Phi Islands Ton Sai Pier.
- Duration21hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,415($39)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanchanaburi and Phi Phi Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kanchanaburi to Phi Phi Islands by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,270 ($35) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,885 ($105).
The distance between Kanchanaburi and Phi Phi Islands is around 879km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 746km (463 miles)
It takes around 15h 45m to get from Kanchanaburi and Phi Phi Islands by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kanchanaburi to Phi Phi Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx THB 3,885 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Kanchanaburi and Phi Phi Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,270 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kanchanaburi and Phi Phi Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Salaya then fly from Don Muang (DMK) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay East and then to Phi Phi - Ton Sai. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kanchanaburi and Phi Phi Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Salaya then fly from Don Muang (DMK) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay East and then to Phi Phi - Ton Sai. instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanchanaburi to Phi Phi Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Jaran Sanitwong then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Phuket (HKT) then take a ferry to Phi Phi - Ton Sai. instead which will take 8h 20m.
The closest major airport to Phi Phi Islands is Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) which is approximately 44km (28 miles) from Phi Phi Islands. Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) and Trang Airport (TST) (TST) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kanchanaburi to Phi Phi Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Nakhon Phathom then Thung Song and then to Trang then take a ferry to Ko Mook and then to Phi Phi - Ton Sai. instead which will take 15h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanchanaburi to Phi Phi Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 45m and will usually cost around THB 3,630 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kanchanaburi and Phi Phi Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Salaya, plane and ferry + 4 similar | 6hrs | THB 3,885($105) | once daily | 880km (547 miles) |
| Train to Jaran Sanitwong, plane and ferry | 6h 45m | THB 3,230($89) | once daily | 879km (546 miles) |
| Train to Salaya, plane and ferry | 7h 35m | THB 3,305($90) | once daily | 927km (576 miles) |
| Train to Salaya, plane and ferry | 7h 55m | THB 5,520($150) | once daily | 1,046km (650 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 8h 20m | THB 3,015($83) | once daily | 929km (577 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 45m | THB 3,630($100) | once daily | 1,085km (674 miles) |
| Train to Jaran Sanitwong, Ferry | 18h 30m | THB 1,270($35) | once daily | 944km (587 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 21hrs | THB 1,415($39) | once daily | 941km (585 miles) |
| Bus to Old Southern Terminal Bangkok, Ferry | 21hrs | THB 1,670($46) | once daily | 965km (599 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kanchanaburi and Phi Phi Islands
Ferry operators
Tigerline Ferry
Songserm
Thai Sriram Tour
Paradive Travel
Seatran Discovery
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airlines
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Airways International
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Bus companies
Mama Travel and Tour
Hanuman Tour Siam
Airports near Phi Phi Islands
The following major airports near Phi Phi Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 44km (28 miles) from Phi Phi Islands
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Phi Phi Islands
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Phi Phi Islands