Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) - Phuket (Rassada Pier)
Ferries to Phuket Island
Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) - Phuket (Rassada Pier)
Ferries to Phuket Island
The Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket (Rassada Pier) ferry route is provided by 3 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket (Rassada Pier) is approximately 1 hour on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket (Rassada Pier) cost around $44 and $178, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket (Rassada Pier).
Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) Phuket (Rassada Pier) ferry sailings typycally depart from Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) at around 09:30. The last ferry leaves at 15:30.
The Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) Phuket (Rassada Pier) ferry trip can take around 1 hour. The fastest Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket (Rassada Pier) ferry is around 1 hour. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 38 weekly sailings from Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket (Rassada Pier) serviced by Bundhaya Speed Boat, Phi Phi Cruiser & Andaman Wave Master. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) Phuket (Rassada Pier) ferry prices typically range between $44* and $178*. The average price is typically $88*. The cheapest ferries from Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket (Rassada Pier) start from $44*. The average price for a foot passenger is $88*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 26.
The distance between Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket (Rassada Pier) is approximately 28 miles (44km) or 24 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket (Rassada Pier) currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket (Rassada Pier) ferry with Bundhaya Speed Boat, Phi Phi Cruiser & Andaman Wave Master.
Pets can travel on ferries from Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket (Rassada Pier) with Phi Phi Cruiser. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) - Phuket (Rassada Pier) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Thailand | |
| Destination Country | Phuket Island | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Bundhaya Speed Boat, Phi Phi Cruiser & Andaman Wave Master | |
| Average Price | $88 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 38 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h | |
| First Ferry | 09:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:30 | |
| Distance | 24 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
Ao Nang is a small beach resort on the south west coastline of Thailand, found in the central point of the province of Krabi. The area is a tourist hotspot, with a large number of restaurants, bars and shops lining the main street. The town is a hub of activity in the day and remains a bustling spot by night.
Ao Nang Bay provides the perfect setting for keen divers, with scuba diving courses for beginners, instructors and every level in between. The bay is full of uncrowded dive sites with easy access for visitors. Boat trips to see the fantastic coastline regularly leave from the beachfront, an area where rock climbing and water sports are also popular.
There are a variety of travel options to get around the resort. In and around the town, many people use Tuk-tuks whilst renting motorbikes is also a favourite with holidaymakers. Krabi airport is around a forty minute drive or two hours away on local shuttle buses.
The relatively small ferry terminal is situated west of Nopparrat Thara Beach, which runs adjacent to the town of Ao Nang. There are ferries throughout the week, taking passengers west of Ao Nang to Phuket. The Phi Phi Cruiser journey takes just over seven hours.
