1. Ferry – Phuket to Railay
2. Bus+Boat – Phuket to Railay
3. Taxi+Boat – Phuket to Railay
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From Phuket to Railay Beach you can get by ferry, bus or taxi + boat.
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- Travel distance from Phuket to Railay Beach in Ao Nang – Krabi is about 75 km by boat or about 175 km by van + boat. There are 3 options how you can reach Railay Beach in Ao Nang – Krabi from Phuket: transfer by speedboat / ferry, van/bus + longtail boat or taxi + longtail boat via Ao Nang. The best and fast way how you can go to Railay Beach from Phuket without any other transfer, is to travel by speedboat. There are some speedboats from Bang Rong Pier or Rassada Pier in Phuket, these boats arrive to Railay East. Another way how you can get to Railay Beach from Phuket is to travel by van/bus + longtail boat via Ao Nang or Ao Nam Mao Pier in Krabi. From Phuket you can also travel to Khao Sok National Park by bus, minivan or private car or motorbike.
- Transfer by bus/van + longtail boat from Phuket to Railay Beach via Ao Nang takes about 5-6 hours. It is the most cheapest option of transfer, the better option is to take a van to Ao Nang and from Ao Nang beach you can take a longtail boat to Railay West. The last option is to travel by private taxi + longtail boat from Phuket to Railay, also via Ao Nang / Krabi. Transfer by taxi/car + longtail boat from Phuket to Railay Beach via Ao Nang takes about 3.5-4.5 hours.
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- There is no direct flight from Phuket to Ao Nang / Railay, travel by plane is not possible. The closest airport to Ao Nang is Krabi Airport, about 20 km from Railay. The Railay Beach in Ao Nang (Krabi Province) is one of the most beautiful beaches in Krabi. It is very popular and tourist place and attracts visitors from all the world and every year. Railay is a peninsula in Krabi province in southern Thailand. It is located in the Amphoe Mueang Krabi area and extends into the southern part of Ao Nang Bay in the Andaman Sea. From Ao Nang you can also go to Koh Phi Phi – the most visited island in Phang Nga Bay, or from Krabi you can travel by boat to Koh Yao Yai.
| Transfer Mode – Phuket to Railay: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Ferry / Speed Boat | 1.5-3 hours | $20-49/pp |
| Bus/Van + Boat | 5-6 hours | $10-15/pp |
| Taxi/Car + Boat | 3.5-4.5 hours | $70-250/car |
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How do I get from Phuket to Railay Beach?
1. FERRY / BOAT from Phuket to Railay Beach
The best and fastest way to get from Phuket to Railay Beach in Ao Nang is by speedboat/ferry. This option saves you time compared to a bus or minivan transfer via Krabi and takes you directly to Railay. For boat transfers to Railay from Phuket, you can use the boats of Koh Yao Sun Smile, Ao Nang Travel and Tour, Green Planet, Seatran Phuket, Phi Phi Cruiser, Supaporn Speedboat.
Most companies will offer you modern smaller speedboats or slightly larger ferries on this route. Some boats go to the beach in Ao Nang and some directly to Railay. Boats and ferries usually depart from Rassada Pier, Laem Hin Pier or Bang Rong Pier in Phuket and arrive at Floating Pier East Railay.
You can see all the information about departure points in Phuket and arrival points in Ao Nang and Railay when searching for ferry tickets online, so read everything carefully. The Rassada Pier, which is a short distance from the city center of Phuket, is mainly used by foreign travelers.
The speedboat/ferry transfer from Phuket to Railay takes approximately 1.5-3 hours, the stated travel time may vary slightly and the stated travel time may not be exactly the same. The boat transfer to Railay Beach from Phuket costs between $20-49/pp, these prices may also change during the year.
Higher prices may also include a private transfer by car/minivan to the port in Phuket and then a boat transfer to Railay. You will see this information about combined transport again when searching and booking tickets to Railay or Ao Nang before ordering ferry tickets online.
2. BUS / VAN + BOAT from Phuket to Railay
Another cheap option for traveling from Phuket to Railay Beach is a bus/minivan and longtail boat transfer via Krabi – Ao Nang. This transportation option has 2 steps, first a bus or minivan trip to Ao Nang or Krabi and then a longtail boat or speedboat transfer to Railay Beach. The total travel time by bus/minivan + boat from Phuket to Railay via Ao Nang is between 5-6 hours, the stated travel time may vary slightly.
For bus transfers from Phuket to Ao Nang, you can use 438 Phuket Krabi Transport, Call Me Taxi, Minibus 1996, Good Luck Lanta Tour, Van Shuttle and others. A minivan or bus transfer to Ao Nang from Phuket takes about 3.5-5 hours and tickets cost between $16-24/pp.
1. BOOK BUS TICKET to Ao Nang ➜
These minivans or buses can depart from various locations in Phuket, you will see this information about departures and arrivals when searching and booking tickets. The timetable of these minivans and buses is relatively long and it is advisable to choose a connection that goes to Ao Nang and then boats to Railay depart from there.
The second step is a boat transfer from Ao Nang to Railay, which takes about 15-30 minutes and tickets cost between $3-14/pp, depending on which boat you use. Longtail boats are cheaper than other speedboats from Noppharat Thara Pier. These boats depart from Ao Nang Beach or Ao Nam Mao and arrive to Railay West Beach + Railay East.
You can search and buy tickets for buses from Phuket to Ao Nang and boats from Ao Nang to Railay online in advance. This transfer option is mainly suitable for those who want to first stay in the Ao Nang area and then go to Railay for a short trip. In terms of price, this transport option is also suitable for low-cost travelers.
2. BOOK BOAT TICKET to Ao Nang ➜
3. TAXI + BOAT from Phuket to Railay Beach
A very comfortable, but at the same time the most expensive option for transferring from Phuket to Railay is transport by private car/taxi with a driver and boat again via Ao Nang. This transport option also has 2 steps and in Ao Nang it is necessary to use the boat transfer to Railay again.
The advantage of a private transfer is choosing your departure point in Phuket, you can leave from well-known areas such as Kata Karon, Patong, Krabi Town, Krabi Airport or even from your hotel and you can also arrive in Ao Nang at a place of your choice. These private vehicles can go as far as Ao Nang beach, but you cannot go as far as Railay Beach, you cannot get there by car.
A private transfer by modern comfortable car / taxi and boat from Phuket to Railay via Ao Nang takes a total of about 3.5-4.5 hours and costs between $70-250/car. However, the driving time to Ao Nang may vary slightly and depends on where exactly in Phuket you leave from.
1. BOOK TAXI / CAR to Ao Nang ➜
Private modern cars and taxis to Ao Nang from Phuket are offered by companies such as 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 and others.
They usually offer smaller classic cars or larger minivans and SUV that are suitable for group travel. Another advantage is that you can divide the fare for the entire car and calculate it for each passenger.
You can search for and book your private car / taxi with a driver to Ao Nang or Krabi from Phuket online in advance. Then book a ticket for the boat transfer from Ao Nang to Railay separately.
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❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Phuket to Railay Beach:
1. How to book and buy tickets / taxi from Phuket to Railay Beach?
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- Book tickets + taxi from Phuket to Ao Nang / Krabi online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
- you can also book another routes, e.g. Phuket to Koh Phi Phi, Phuket to Surat Thani…
- Book tickets + taxi from Phuket to Ao Nang / Krabi online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
2. What is the travel time from Phuket to Railay Beach?
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- Travel by ferry / speedboat from Phuket to Railay Beach takes about 1.5-3 hours.
- Travel by bus/van + boat from Phuket to Railay Beach via Ao Nang takes about 5-6 hours.
- Travel by taxi/car + boat from Phuket to Railay Beach via Ao Nang takes about 3.5-4.5 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Phuket to Railay Beach?
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- Travel distance from Phuket to Railay Beach is about 75 km by boat or about 175 km by van + boat via Ao Nang.
4. How much does it cost to get from Phuket to Railay Beach?
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- Transfer by ferry / speedboat from Phuket to Railay Beach costs about $20-49/pp.
- Transfer by bus/minivan + boat from Phuket to Railay Beach via Ao Nang costs about $10-15/pp.
- Transfer by taxi/car + boat from Phuket to Railay Beach via Ao Nang costs about $70-250/car.
5. Is it possible to travel by train or plane from Phuket to Railay Beach?
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- No, Railay Beach has no airport, the closest airport is Krabi Airport, about 20 km from Railay Beach. But there are no direct flights from Phuket to Krabi, there are flights from Bangkok to Krabi.
6. Is there a private taxi/car from Phuket to Railay Beach?
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- You can travel by private taxi / car from Phuket to Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao Pier or Krabi town. You can search and book your private car/taxi to Ao Nang online with 12go.asia. There are some private taxi companies with various modern cars and vehicles.
7. What is the most cheapest way of transfer from Phuket to Railay Beach?
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- The most cheapest way how you can reach Railay Beach from Phuket is to travel by van + longtail boat via Ao Nang or Ao Nam Mao Pier. The most cheapest option by this way of transfer should cost about $10/pp.
8. What is the best way of transport from Phuket to Railay Beach?
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- The best and fastest way how you can get to Railay Beach from Phuket is to travel by speedboat or ferry from Bang Rong Pier. There are boats of Koh Yao Sun Smile or Ao Nang Travel to Railay.
9. Where to go from Krabi? And how?
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- From Krabi you can also travel by ferry or speedboat to Koh Phi Phi, the most visited island in southern Thailand. You can also go by bus, van, taxi or boat to Koh Lanta.
10. Where you can also travel from Phuket?
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- From Phuket you can also go by ferry or speedboat to Koh Yao Yai or you can go by bus, minivan or private taxi to Khao Lak north of Phuket. You can also take a direct flight to Bangkok.
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🚢 Ferry Schedule / Timetable – Phuket to Railay + Ferry Tickets:
Ferry Schedule - Phuket to Ao Nang | Departs in Phuket | Arrival in Ao Nang | Ferry Ticket |
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Seatran Phuket | 08:30 | 10:30 | From $21.00 |
Seatran Phuket | 13:30 | 14:45 | From $26.00 |
Bundhaya | 09:00 | 10:30 | From $26.00 |
Bundhaya | 13:30 | 15:00 | From $26.00 |
Green Planet | 13:00 | 14:50 | From $31.00 |
Green Planet | 15:00 | 16:35 | From $33.00 |
Koh Yao Sun Smile | 09:30 | 12:00 | From $31.00 |
Koh Yao Sun Smile | 11:00 | 14:00 | From $31.00 |
Supaporn | 11:00 | 12:30 | From $31.00 |
Ao Nang Travel and Tour | 08:30 | 11:45 | From $26.00 |
Ao Nang Travel and Tour | 13:30 | 16:45 | From $26.00 |