1. Train + Bus/Van + Boat
2. Bus + Boat to Railay
3. Flight + Taxi + Boat
4. Taxi + Boat to Railay
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From Bangkok to Railay Beach you can get by bus / train / plane / car + boat.
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- Travel distance from Bangkok to Railay Beach in Ao Nang – Krabi is about 800 km by land and about 670 km by plane. There are 4 options how you can reach Railay Beach in Ao Nang – Krabi from Bangkok: transfer by bus, train, taxi, plane + boat via Ao Nang. The most popular and cheap way of transfer from Bangkok to Railay is to travel by train + bus + boat via Surat Thani and Krabi. Transport by train + bus + boat from Bangkok to Railay Beach takes about 17-20 hours. The closest railway station to Krabi town is in Surat Thani, it is about 155 km from the town. From Surat Thani to Ao Nang you can travel by private van / bus or taxi. From Ao Nang to Railay Beach you can travel by longtail boat.
- Another cheapest way of transfer to Railay Beach in Krabi is to take a bus to Krabi town and boat from Ao Nang. Transport by bus + boat from Bangkok to Railay Beach (via Krabi) takes about 14-20 hours. You can also travel by plane + boat from Bangkok to Railay Beach via Krabi Airport and Ao Nang. There are direct flights to Krabi, from Krabi Airport to Ao Nang you can take a van/minibus and from Ao Nang you can travel by longtail boat Railay East or Railay West. Boats to Railay Beach depart from Ao Nang Beach and Ao Nam Mao. Before you come to Railay Beach, you should also read this article: Weather in Railay.
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- It is also possible to travel by private taxi with a driver from Bangkok to Ao Nang / Krabi. Transfer by private taxi/car + boat from Bangkok to Railay Beach (via Ao Nang, Krabi) takes about 12-14 hours. Private taxi to Ao Nang is the most expensive way of transfer. You can also travel to Railay Beach from Bangkok via Phuket. There are flights from Bangkok to Phuket and ferry or speedboat from Phuket to Railay Beach. From Ao Nang you can also travel to Koh Phi Phi or you can go by ferry or boat to Koh Lanta. Read the instructions how you can go to Railay Beach from Bangkok below in this article and book your tickets online.
| Transfer Mode – Bangkok to Railay: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
| Train + Bus + Boat (via Surat Thani, Krabi) | 17-20 hours | $30-70/pp |
| Bus + Boat (via Krabi) | 14-20 hours | $25-40/pp |
| Plane + Van + Boat (via Krabi) | 7-8 hours | $60-150/pp |
| Private Car/Taxi + Boat (via Krabi) | 12-14 hours | $260-480 |
How to get from Bangkok to Railay Beach?
1. TRAIN + BUS + BOAT from Bangkok to Railay Beach
A popular cheaper option for getting from Bangkok to Railay Beach is to take a train + bus + boat via Krabi / Ao Nang. This combined option for getting to Railay can take between 17-20 hours, but this time can vary slightly. You can take a train from Bangkok to Surat Thani and from there you can take a minivan or bus to one of the ports in Krabi and then take a boat to Railay Beach.
You cannot get to Railay Beach directly by bus, this place is only accessible by boat. This option for getting from Bangkok to Railay Beach has 3 steps in total and can cost you between $30-70/pp. This price is based on the type of train you take to Surat Thani, there are cheaper seats or more expensive sleepers on offer.
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For this more expensive route, it is better to choose a sleeper, the train transfer takes about 9-12 hours. Trains depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station, also check the Thailand railway map to make sure you know where you are going. From Surat Thani to Krabi you can take minivan or bus transfers with Phantip 1970, 12GO Transport, Phangan Tour 2000 or Phichet Transport.
These buses can arrive at various locations in the Krabi or Ao Nang area. Boats then depart from Ao Nang Beach and Ao Nam Mao pier and arrive to Railay West + Railay East and tickets can be purchased directly at the departure points. Train tickets to Surat Thani and tickets from Surat Thani to Krabi / Ao Nang can be easily purchased online.
2. BUS + BOAT from Bangkok to Railay Beach
Another cheaper option for land transport from Bangkok to Railay Beach in Ao Nang / Krabi is a bus and boat transfer again via Krabi / Ao Nang. This transport option has 2 steps and the total travel time can be about 14-20 hours. On the way to Krabi, there are modern and comfortable buses and some of them can also go directly to the piers or places from where longtail boats leave for Railay Beach.
The total price of a bus and boat transfer to Railay Beach from Bangkok can be in the range of $25-40/pp. Thanks to the lower price, this option is suitable for low-cost travelers. On the route to Krabi, you can use buses from SOT Travel, Bangkok Travel Plus, Jarinthon Tour, Montanatip, Phantip, Lignite, Jolly Travel, Songserm, Paradise Travel, Transport Co.
The bus travel time from Bangkok to Krabi – Ao Nang is about 11-20 hours, depending on the company and the route operated. However, buses may be delayed and the exact travel time may not be adhered to. Buses mainly depart from Mochit or Southern Terminal in Bangkok and arrive at places like Krabi Bus Terminal, Nuea Khlong, Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao, Krabi town and others.
You will see all this information when searching and booking tickets online. The second step is again a boat transfer from Ao Nang to Railay Beach from ports like Ao Nam Mao or Ao Nang Beach.
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3. FLIGHT + TAXI + BOAT from Bangkok to Railay Beach
The fastest and most convenient way to transfer from Bangkok to Railay Beach is by plane + bus + boat transfer via Krabi. The advantage of this option is time saving, because there are direct flights between Bangkok and Krabi by companies such as Thai AirAsia, Thai VietJet, Hanh Air Systems, Thai Airways, Bangkok Air, Nok Air and Thai Lion Air.
The disadvantage is the slightly higher price compared to land transport options. If you use this transfer option, the total transport time can be approx. 7-8 hours, this time can vary a little. A direct flight from Bangkok to Krabi takes about 1.5 hours, followed by a bus transfer from Krabi Airport to Krabi – Ao Nang, which takes about 30 minutes to 2 hours.
The last step is a short boat transfer to Railay Beach from Ao Nang. Direct flights from Bangkok to Krabi cost between $50-150/pp, a bus transfer from Krabi Airport to Krabi costs about $4-10/pp. The total price of this transportation option can then be in the range of $60-150/pp.
Buses from Krabi Airport then arrive at places such as Krabi Town, Ao Nam Mao Pier, Nopparat Thara Pier, Koh Kwang Beach, Klong Muang, Tubkaek Beach, Ao Nang, which means you can go directly to any of the ports where the boats depart to Railay Beach. If you use this option of transportation, you need to find and book a separate ticket as well as a bus ticket from Krabi Airport to Krabi or Ao Nang.
4. TAXI/CAR + BOAT from Bangkok to Railay Beach
If you are looking for a private transfer to Krabi / Ao Nang from Bangkok, this option is also available. On this route, you can use modern chauffeured cars from companies such as Kanokwan Travel, N and T Travel, Van2 Travel, King Travel, Firstplan, Bangkok Taxi 24, Glassflower and Andaman Taxis.
The advantage of a private transfer is the choice of your departure point in Bangkok and arrival point in Krabi – Ao Nang. The disadvantage of this option is the higher price of the transfer, but you can divide the fare and calculate it for individual people. On this route, these companies will offer you smaller classic cars or even minivans and SUVs for more people.
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Transportation by private car with a driver from Bangkok to Krabi – Ao Nang takes about 10-12 hours, but this time may vary depending on your travel route. The fare for a private car transfer to Krabi / Ao Nang then costs between $260-570/car, smaller classic cars are always cheaper and larger SUVs and minivans are always more expensive options.
With a private car/taxi with a driver, you can e.g. from one of Bangkok’s airports such as Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang and you can come straight to the port of Ao Nam Mao or Ao Nang Beach, from where you can then take a boat to Railay Beach. Private transfer is the most expensive transportation option to Krabi – Ao Nang and is mainly suitable for people who have a bigger budget for their travel.
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❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Bangkok to Railay Beach:
1. How to book tickets or flights from Bangkok to Railay Beach / Ao Nang?
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- You can book tickets / flights from Bangkok to Krabi – Ao Nang on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also book another tickets or flights, Bangkok to Phuket, Phuket to Railay…
2. What is the travel time from Bangkok to Railay Beach?
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- Travel by train + bus + boat from Bangkok to Railay Beach (via Surat Thani, Krabi) takes about 17-20 hours.
- Travel by bus + boat from Bangkok to Railay Beach (via Krabi) takes about 14-20 hours.
- Travel by plane (direct flight) + van + boat from Bangkok to Railay Beach (via Krabi) takes about 7-8 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car + boat from Bangkok to Railay Beach (via Krabi) takes about 12-14 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Bangkok to Railay Beach?
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- Travel distance from Bangkok to Railay Beach in Ao Nang / Krabi is about 800 km by land.
4. What is the price of transfer from Bangkok to Railay Beach?
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- Transfer by train + bus + boat from Bangkok to Railay Beach (via Surat Thani, Krabi) costs about $30-70/pp.
- Transfer by bus + boat from Bangkok to Railay Beach (via Krabi) costs about $25-40/pp.
- Transfer by plane (direct flight) + van + boat from Bangkok to Railay Beach (via Krabi) costs about $60-150/pp.
- Transfer by private taxi/car + boat from Bangkok to Railay Beach (via Krabi) costs about $260-480.
5. What is the best way of transfer from Bangkok to Railay Beach?
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- The best way of transfer from Bangkok to Railay Beach in Thailand is to travel by plane + van + boat. There are flights to Krabi Airport, private van / taxi from the airport to Ao Nang and from Ao Nang you can travel by longtail boat to Railay West or Railay East.
6. What is the most cheapest option of transfer from Bangkok to Railay Beach?
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- The most cheapest way of transfer from Bangkok to Railay Beach in Ao Nang – Krabi is to travel by bus/train + boat via Krabi. There are tourist buses from Bangkok to Krabi town.
7. Is there a train to Krabi town?
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- No, there is no railway station in Krabi, but you can travel by train from Bangkok to Surat Thani. Surat Thani is the closest train station to Krabi town, about 155 km from the town center.
8. How to go from Ao Nang to Railay East and Railay West?
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- Ao Nang is a large tourist site and you can reach Railay Beach by longtail boats. These longtail boats depart from Ao Nang Beach and Ao Nam Mao pier and arrive to Railay West + Railay East.
9. Where to accommodate in Krabi, what are the options?
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- Krabi is a popular tourist place and offers various modern cheap hotels or luxury hotels / beach resorts almost everywhere. There are also cheap guesthouses or hostels in Krabi town.
10. When should I go to Railay Beach?
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- The best time to visit Railay Beach is during the dry season, which runs from November to April. During this time, the weather is sunny and dry, with low humidity and comfortable temperatures.
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