How to travel from Phi Phi Islands to Kanchanaburi, Thailand
The distance between Phi Phi Islands and Kanchanaburi is around 876km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Phi Phi Islands to Kanchanaburi by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kanchanaburi → Phi Phi Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Railay East, Krabi, plane and train
Take a ferry to Railay East Krabi and then to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Don Muang (DMK) then take the train to Nakhon Pathom and then to Kanchanaburi.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical costTHB 3,775($105)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry to Koh Ngai, train
Take a ferry to Koh Ngai and then to Hat Yao Pier then take the train to Thung Song then Nakhon Pathom and then to Kanchanaburi.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,630($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Railay East Krabi and then to Krabi Town Pier then take the bus to Southern Bus Terminal and then to Kanchanaburi.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costTHB 2,250($62)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phi Phi Islands and Kanchanaburi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Phi Phi Islands to Kanchanaburi by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around THB 1,270 ($35) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,775 ($105).
The distance between Phi Phi Islands and Kanchanaburi is around 876km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 746km (463 miles)
It takes around 17h 45m to get from Phi Phi Islands and Kanchanaburi by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Phi Phi Islands to Kanchanaburi is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx THB 3,775 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Phi Phi Islands and Kanchanaburi is to take a ferry and then take the train 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 Phi Phi Islands and Kanchanaburi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Railay East Krabi and then to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Don Muang (DMK) then take the train to Nakhon Pathom and then to Kanchanaburi. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Phi Phi Islands and Kanchanaburi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Railay East Krabi and then to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Don Muang (DMK) then take the train to Nakhon Pathom and then to Kanchanaburi. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Phi Phi Islands to Kanchanaburi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the train to Kanchanaburi. instead which will take 7h 50m.
The closest major airport to Kanchanaburi is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (DMK) which is approximately 156km (97 miles) from Kanchanaburi. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) and Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) (MAQ) 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 Phi Phi Islands to Kanchanaburi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Khaosan Road Songserm then take the train to Kanchanaburi. instead which will take 17h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phi Phi Islands to Kanchanaburi is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 17h 45m and will usually cost around THB 1,270 ($35).
Compare travel optionsbetween Phi Phi Islands and Kanchanaburi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Railay East, Krabi, plane and train + 4 similar | 5h 45m | THB 3,775($105) | once daily | 880km (547 miles) |
| Ferry to Railay East, Krabi, plane and train | 6h 30m | THB 3,125($86) | once daily | 876km (544 miles) |
| Ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket, plane and train | 7hrs | THB 3,230($89) | once daily | 928km (577 miles) |
| Ferry to Koh Ngai, plane and train | 7h 40m | THB 5,520($150) | once daily | 1,031km (641 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 7h 50m | THB 2,940($81) | once daily | 927km (576 miles) |
Ferry to Koh Ngai, train + 1 similar | 15h 40m | THB 3,630($100) | once daily | 1,070km (665 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 17h 45m | THB 1,270($35) | once daily | 945km (587 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 16h 30m | THB 2,250($62) | every 20 mins | 931km (579 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Phi Phi Islands and Kanchanaburi
Airlines
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Airways International
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Ferry operators
Songserm
Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club
Tigerline Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Seatran Discovery
Bus companies
Lignite Tour
Win Happy
Airports near Kanchanaburi
The following major airports near Kanchanaburi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
- Distance
- 156km (97 miles) from Kanchanaburi
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Distance
- 180km (112 miles) from Kanchanaburi
Mae Sot Airport (MAQ)
- Distance
- 263km (164 miles) from Kanchanaburi