The best way to travel by train from Bangkok to Koh Phi Phi is to take a train from Bangkok to Surat Thani and then a joint bus and ferry service to Koh Phi Phi departing from outside Surat Thani Railway Station.
Stage 1: Train from Bangkok to Surat Thani
There are 10 trains a day from Bangkok to Surat Thani.
- Buy tickets from Bangkok to Surat Thani.
| Bangkok | Surat Thani | Train | Sleeper |
| 07:30 | 16:20 | 43 | No |
| 15:10 | 01:11 | 171 | Yes |
| 16:10 | 01:49 | 37/45 | Yes |
| 16:50 | 02:20 | 31 | Yes |
| 17:30 | 04:06 | 169 | Yes |
| 18:50 | 04:58 | 83 | Yes |
| 19:50 | 06:23 | 85 | Yes |
| 20:10 | 06:46 | 173 | Yes |
| 20:30 | 07:16 | 167 | Yes |
| 22:50 | 07:50 | 39/41 | No |
Stage 2: Bus & Ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi
Bus times from Surat Thani Train Station to Koh Phi Phi.
- Buy tickets from Surat Thani Train Station to Koh Phi Phi.
| Train Station | Koh Phi Phi | Ticket | Company |
| 06:00 | 12:00 | ฿1,500 | Krabi Vijit Tourl |
| 08:00 | 12:30 | ฿975 | Ramon Transport |
Location of Bangkok Train Station
The main railway station in Bangkok is Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (also known as Bang Sue Grand Station).
Location of Surat Thani Train Station
Read more about Surat Thani Railway Station.
Arrival in Koh Phi Phi
Joint bus and ferry services from Surat Thani Railway Station terminate at Tonsai Pier in Koh Phi Phi.
About Koh Phi Phi
Koh Phi Phi is a cluster of 6 islands off the west coast of Thailand.
Tourism in Koh Phi Phi
Koh Phi Phi has become a very popular tourist destination because one of the 6 islands featured in the film ‘The Beach’. The main setting for the film was Maya Bay on Koh Phi Phi Le, which is was closed to tourists until at least from 2019 to 2022 whilst work went onto restore the area, particularly the sea life, which had been under pressure from around 5,000 visitors a day in high season.
Ton Sai Pier in Koh Phi PhiKoh Phi Phi Don
The only permanently inhabited island in Koh Phi Phi is the largest island, Koh Phi Phi Don, which is where ferry services to and from the mainland arrive and depart. The main ferry pier is in Tonsai Bay, which is next to Tonsai Village.
Tonsai Village is a narrow strip of land between Tonsai Bay and Loh Dalum beach stretching up the side of hills stopping the growth of the town. Tonsai Village is absolutely packed with hotels, guesthouses, bars, restaurants and shops. It is also popular with younger travellers as the town is known for having bars which open very late and are generally full of party goers every night.
Tonsai Village in Koh Phi PhiWhere to Stay in Koh Phi Phi
Families, older travellers, and anyone else who wants a bit more peace quiet, are best advised to stay in a hotel somewhere else other than Tonsai Village. A good nearby option is Long Beach, which is a short journey away by local boat service. Better still is Laem Thong Beach in the north of Koh Phi Phi Don which has just as good scenery as Tonsai Bay but is a lot more quiet.