How to travel from Phi Phi Islands to Trang, Thailand

The distance between Phi Phi Islands and Trang is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Phi Phi Islands to Trang by ferry, bus and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TrangPhi Phi Islands if you're planning a return trip.

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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 Trang.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,380($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Ferry to Krabi Town Maharaj, Bus

Take a ferry to Krabi Town Maharaj then take the bus to Trang.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 615($17)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Ferry and Taxi

Take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach then take a taxi to Trang.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,890($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phi Phi Islands and Trang

There are several options for getting from Phi Phi Islands to Trang by ferry, bus and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 615 ($17) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 1,890 ($52).

The distance between Phi Phi Islands and Trang is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Phi Phi Islands and Trang by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Phi Phi Islands to Trang is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx THB 1,890 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Phi Phi Islands and Trang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 615 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Phi Phi Islands and Trang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach then take a taxi to Trang. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Phi Phi Islands and Trang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach then take a taxi to Trang. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Phi Phi Islands to Trang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Railay East Krabi and then to Krabi Town Pier then take the bus to Trang. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Trang is Trang Airport (TST) (TST) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Trang. Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) (HDY) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) 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 Trang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Railay East Krabi and then to Krabi Town Pier then take the bus to Trang. instead which will take 3h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phi Phi Islands to Trang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around THB 1,380 ($38).

How do I get from Phi Phi Islands to Trang

Compare travel optionsbetween Phi Phi Islands and Trang

Transport options from Phi Phi Islands to Trang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Bus
3h 45m
THB 1,380($38)
once daily173km (108 miles)
Ferry to Krabi Town Maharaj, Bus
5hrs
THB 615($17)
twice daily165km (102 miles)
Ferry and Taxi
2h 25m
THB 1,890($52)
once daily156km (97 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Phi Phi Islands and Trang

Ferry operators

Airports near Trang

The following major airports near Trang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

TST
Trang Airport (TST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Trang
HDY
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Trang
HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Trang