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From Phuket to Ao Nang you can travel by ferry, bus/van or taxi.

• • Travel distance from Phuket to Ao Nang in Krabi is about 170 km by road or about 70 km by ferry / boat. There are 3 options how you can get to Ao Nang in Krabi: travel by tourist van/minibus, transfer by ferry or speedboat or you can travel by private taxi/car. The most popular option how you can reach Ao Nang from Phuket is to travel by ferry / speedboat. Transfer by ferry or speedboat from Phuket to Ao Nang takes about 1.5-3.5 hours. You can also travel by these ferrries to Ao Nang beach or town via Koh Yao Yai.
  • Another way how you can go to Ao Nang from Phuket is to travel by minivan or minibus. Transfer by van / minibus to Ao Nang from Phuket takes about 3.5-5 hours. These minivans depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 and arrive to any hotel in Ao Nang – Krabi. Minivan or minibus is the cheapest way of transfer to Ao Nang in Krabi. The last option how you can go to Ao Nang from Phuket is to book your private taxi/car. You can take a private taxi from Phuket town or Phuket airport. Transfer by private taxi / car from Phuket town to Ao Nang takes about 2-4 hours. You can book your private taxi to Ao Nang online. Before you arrive to Ao Nang, you should also read this article: Weather in Ao Nang.

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• • Travel by plane to Ao Nang in Krabi from Phuket is not possible because there are no flights between these sites. Ao Nang, along with Koh Phi Phi, is the biggest attraction of Krabi Province. It offers stunning scenery of the surrounding limestone cliffs, countless stately bars and restaurants, and most importantly easy access to Railay Beach, Ko Poda, Ko Hong and Phra Nang beaches. Read the instructions how you can reach Ao Nang from Phuket in Thailand below in this article. You can also search and book ticket / car to Ao Nang easily online. From Krabi you can also travel to Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand, there are direct flights or you can travel by tourist bus + ferry via Surat Thani.

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How do I get from Phuket to Ao Nang?

1. FERRY / BOAT from Phuket to Ao Nang

A popular and fast way to get from Phuket to Ao Nang in Krabi is by ferry/speedboat. This option saves you some time compared to a bus transfer and you can also go with a transfer to, for example, Koh Yao Yai or Koh Phi Phi. For boat transfers from Phuket to Ao Nang, you can use the companies Koh Yao Sun Smile, Ao Nang Travel and Tour, Green Planet, Seatran Phuket, Phi Phi Cruiser, Supaporn Speedboat or others.

Some of these companies will also offer you a private transfer, for example from your hotel to the pier, from which the ferry and boats depart, in this case the combined transfer may take longer. Speedboats and ferries usually depart from Rassada Pier, which is a used port near Phuket town or from Laem Hin Pier or Bang Rong Pier.

The arrival points for boats to Ao Nang are places like Nopparat Thara Pier or Floating Pier East Railay, which are used piers in popular beach areas. Ferry or speedboat transfers from Phuket to Ao Nang take approximately 1.5-3.5 hours, this time varies depending on the type of boat and travel route.

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The fastest boat transfers are often offered by Bundhaya Speedboat. Boat transfers from Phuket to Ao Nang cost between $20-35/pp, prices can vary throughout the year and are not fixed. These boat transfers operate mainly during the tourist season and outside of it, these connections may be limited and may be completely canceled in case of bad weather.

You can easily find and buy tickets for boats and ferries from Phuket to Ao Nang online in advance. Arrive at the departure points in Phuket at least 30-60 minutes before the boat departs and read all transfer conditions when booking.

2. VAN / MINIBUS from Phuket to Ao Nang

Another option for traveling from Phuket to Ao Nang is a bus transfer or minivan/minibus. On this route, you can use larger classic buses or smaller minivans with seats for a limited number of passengers. Companies that offer bus transfers from Phuket to Ao Nang are 438 Phuket Krabi Transport, Call Me Taxi, Minibus 1996, Good Luck Lanta Tour, Van Shuttle.

Buses and minivans can depart from various places or from your place of accommodation, e.g. from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 + 2, Kata Karong, Patong and other places. In Ao Nang, they arrive at places such as Ao Nam Mao Pier, Floating Pier East Railay, Krabi Town and others.

You will see all this information about departures in Phuket and arrivals in Ao Nang when searching and booking tickets online, so read everything carefully. Transfer by bus or minivan from Phuket to Ao Nang takes about 3.5-5 hours, this time varies depending on the travel route and or type of vehicle/bus.

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Bus and minivan transportation from Phuket to Ao Nang costs between $16-24/pp, these prices can change during the year or seasons. You can easily search for and buy bus and minivan tickets from Phuket to Ao Nang online in advance.

There are relatively many of these buses and minivans running every day and you will definitely find a suitable connection. Bus transportation to Ao Nang is mainly suitable for regular low-cost and solo travelers.

3. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Phuket to Ao Nang

A very convenient, but at the same time the most expensive option for a transfer from Phuket to Ao Nang is a private car/taxi with a driver. This transport option on this route is offered by Bangkok Taxi 24, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Andaman Taxis, Ramon Transport, Joy Taxi, Call Me Taxi, King Travel, Kanokwan Travel, GB Limousine, Koh Ngai Camping, KrabiShuttle, NNS Luxury Limousine.

The advantage is that you can choose your departure point in Phuket, you can also leave from Phuket International Airport and arrive at Ao Nang popular sites. You can leave, for example, from a hotel in Phuket directly to your next hotel in Ao Nang. Another advantage is the experienced driver you will have.

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The disadvantage of a private transfer is the higher price for transport. A private car/taxi transfer from Phuket to Ao Nang takes about 2-4 hours, but the stated travel time may vary, depending on your route and the type of vehicle you choose. Private car/taxi transfer to Ao Nang from Phuket costs between $65-250/car, depending on the type of car.

It is always true that a smaller classic car is a cheaper option than a larger SUV or minivan for more people. However, you can divide the fare for the vehicle and calculate it for each passenger, so a minivan transfer can be a good deal. You can easily search, view and book your private car/taxi with driver to Ao Nang from Phuket online in advance.

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