Airport and piers · East coast, near Phuket Town
Rassada Pier
Phuket's main ferry port, on the east coast near Phuket Town: the public ferries to Phi Phi leave from here, and the boats to Krabi.
Access
By road
Time to allow
Only to catch a boat
Why go
If you are taking the public ferry to Phi Phi or a boat to Krabi, this is where you board. It is a port to pass through, not a place to visit.
What you will find
The public ferries to Phi Phi arrive at Ton Sai pier on Phi Phi Don: about two hours by big ferry, about one by speedboat (a fast motorboat). Reseller timetables in November 2026 start at around 8.30 am and give the last departure anywhere between 3 pm and 4.30 pm. You pay 20 baht in cash on landing at Ton Sai.
A boat links Rassada with Klong Jilad pier in Krabi Town in about two hours; from Krabi, it leaves around noon. Some speedboats from Ao Nang and Railay also land here.
Getting there
By road from Phuket Town, a short drive, or from the beaches by taxi or Grab. If you book a ferry yourself, check the pier name on your ticket before you take a taxi: Phuket has several piers.
Before you go
Most Phi Phi day trips by speedboat do not leave from Rassada but from the east-coast marinas: check where yours starts.
From May to October, the southwest monsoon brings rough seas, and boats are delayed or cancelled. Do not count on a boat to catch a flight the same day.
Where this place leads
Common questions
Which pier is the ferry to Phi Phi from?
The public ferries leave from Rassada and arrive at Ton Sai pier on Phi Phi Don. Most day trips by speedboat leave from the east-coast marinas instead.
How long is the ferry from Rassada to Phi Phi?
About two hours by big ferry, and about one hour by speedboat.
Is there a boat from Rassada to Krabi?
Yes, to Klong Jilad pier in Krabi Town, in about two hours. We only found the times from Krabi, with a departure around noon: check the time from Rassada when you book.