Travel → KOH LANTA to RAILAY? ☀️

1. Ferry / Boat to Railay
2. Van + Boat to Railay
3. Taxi + Boat to Railay
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From Koh Lanta to Railayyou can get by boat, van/taxi + boat via Krabi.

• • Travel distance from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach in Thailand is about 60 km by boat and about 90 km by land (van, car + boat) via Ao Nang in Krabi. There are 3 ways how you can reach Railay Beach from Koh Lanta: transfer by speedboat / ferry, travel by van/bus + boat or private car + boat via Ao Nang. The best and fastest way how to travel to Railay Beach from Koh Lanta is to travel by speedboat or ferry via Ao Nang. Travel time by speedboat / ferry from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach takes about 1.5-2 hours.
  • Another cheap option how you can go to Railay Beach from Koh Lanta is to travel by van/bus + boat via Ao Nang. Transfer by van/bus + boat from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach (via Ao Nang) takes about 4.5-5 hours. There are vans or minibuses from Koh Lanta to Ao Nang and longtail boats from Ao Nang to Railay Beach. You can also travel by private taxi + boat to Railay Beach, also via Ao Nang. Transfer by taxi/car + boat from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach (via Ao Nang) takes about 3-4 hours. Railay Beach is accessible only by boat from Ao Nang beach, Ao Nam Mao Pier or Noppharat Thara Pier. Before you arrive to Railay Beach, you should also read this article: Weather in Railay.

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• • There are no flights from Koh Lanta to Krabi or Ao Nang, travel by plane is not possible. It is also not possible to travel by train, there is no railway between Koh Lanta and Krabi, Ao Nang. Railay Beach is a beautiful and secluded peninsula located in Krabi province, Thailand. It is known for its pristine beaches, towering limestone cliffs, and crystal-clear waters. One of the unique features of Railay Beach is that it is only accessible by boat due to the high cliffs that surround it. Read the instructions how you can reach Railay Beach from Koh Lanta below in this article. From Ao Nang in Krabi you can also travel to Koh Phi Phi and from Krabi you can go to Surat Thani.

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How to get from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach?

1. SPEEDBOAT / FERRY from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach

Probably the best and fastest way to get from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach is by speedboat or ferry. This option will save you time and you will arrive directly at this place without any other transfers, unless the boats stop at Koh Phi Phi.

Speedboat/ferry transfers to Railay Beach from Koh Lanta are offered by Bundhaya Speed ​​Boat, Siri Lanta Speedboats or Ao Nang Travel and Tour. These companies offer modern speedboats or larger ferries. Speedboats and ferries depart from Saladan Pier and arrive at Floating Pier East Railay.

Saladan Pier is the main pier in the north of Koh Lanta and is the most used port for boat transfers. Speedboat/ferry transfers to Railay Beach (Floating Pier East Railay) from Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) take about 1.5-2 hours.

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However, the stated travel time may vary slightly and the exact time may not be adhered to. A speedboat/ferry transfer from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach costs between $20-40/pp, but these prices may vary throughout the year or season.

However, the timetable for these boats may be more limited and these boats usually operate mainly during the tourist season from October to April. Boat transfers may be cancelled outside of the season, for example due to bad weather.

You can easily search for and purchase tickets for a boat transfer from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach online in advance. When booking a ticket, also read all transfer instructions and follow the conditions given by the companies. It is advisable to arrive at Saladan Pier at least 30-60 minutes before the boat departs.

2. VAN/BUS + BOAT from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach

Another option for traveling from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach in Krabi – Ao Nang is a transfer by minivan/bus and longtail boat via Krabi – Ao Nang. This transportation option has 2 steps and includes a short ferry transfer from Koh Lanta to Hua Hin Pier, to the mainland of Thailand.

For transportation by minivan or bus from Koh Lanta to Krabi, you can use the services of Good Luck Lanta Tour, Jolly Travel, Jijie Tour and Travel, Ao Nang Travel or At Lanta Vacation. These companies will offer you a transfer to some places in Krabi such as Krabi Bus Terminal, Krabi Airport, Krabi Town, Ao Nang and others.

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The best way is to travel to Ao Nang area from where you can take a longtail boat to Railay Beach. Transportation by minivan/bus and longtail boat from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach via Krabi – Ao Nang then takes about 3-4.5 hours in total, but this time can vary slightly. Transportation to Krabi – Ao Nang takes about 2-3.5 hours by minivan/bus.

Minivans and buses can also depart from your accommodation on Koh Lanta or from Saladan Pier. You can see all the information about departures and arrivals when searching for tickets online. Transfer by minivan / bus + ferry from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach via Krabi – Ao Nang costs between $15-30/pp, transfer prices can also change during the year.

Boats to Railay Beach then depart from Ao Nam Mao Pier or Noppharat Thara Pier and the transfer takes about 30 minutes. Tickets for transport to Krabi and then for the boat transfer from Ao Nang to Railay Beach can be easily found and purchased online in advance. In this case, you have to look for 2 separate tickets, for the bus and boat transfer.

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3. TAXI / CAR + BOAT from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach

If you would like to use a private transfer to Krabi – Ao Nang from Koh Lanta, this option is also available. This is the most expensive transfer option, but the advantage is that you can choose your departure point on Koh Lanta and your arrival point in Krabi. The second step after arriving in Krabi – Ao Nang is a longtail boat transfer to Railay Beach.

Private transfers in modern cars from Koh Lanta to Krabi – Ao Nang are offered by companies such as Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Bangkok Taxi 24, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Smart En Plus, Lanta Gardenhill, Koh Lanta Sea Tour or Ramon Transport. Most of these private companies offer modern smaller classic cars or larger minivans for more people.

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Minivans are suitable for group travel and can carry 9-10 passengers at a time. Transport by private car/taxi with driver and longtail boat from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach via Krabi takes about 3-4 hours. Car/taxi transportation is of course the more expensive option, and a transfer from Koh Lanta to Krabi costs between $60-120/car.

These prices vary depending on the type of car and/or the number of passengers being transported, smaller classic cars are usually always a cheaper option than larger minivans. You can easily search, view and book your private car/taxi with driver from Koh Lanta to Krabi online well in advance.

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