1. Ferry – Phuket to Railay
2. Bus+Boat – Phuket to Railay
3. Taxi+Boat – Phuket to Railay
4 FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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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 withou 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. Transfer by ferry / speedboat from Phuket to Railay Beach takes about 2-2.5 hours and boat tickets cost about $20-35/pp. 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.
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- Transfer by bus/van + longtail boat from Phuket to Railay Beach via Ao Nang takes about 4-5 hours and it costs totally about $10-15/pp. 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 and it costs totally about $70-430.
- Book tickets or taxi from Phuket to Railay Beach (Ao Nang) online
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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. High limestone formations rise from the interior, which partially delimit the peninsula. You can enjoy various tourist activites in Ao Nang / Railay like boat trips, snorkeling, rock climbing or beach relax. There are also various accoomodation facilities in Ao Nang and Railay. Before you arrive to Railay Beach, you should also read this article: Weather in Railay.
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- The Railay has 4 beaches – Railay West, Railay East, Tonsai Beach and Phra Nang Cave Beach. Phra Nang beach is probably the most beautiful in Railay. It is surrounded by many coconut palms and gigantic rock massifs at its southern end. Read the instructions how you can go to Railay Beach from Phuket below in this article. You can also book tickets or boat to Railay from Phuket easily online. 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 / Boat | 2.5 hours | $20-35/pp |
| Bus/Van + Boat | 4-5 hours | $10-15/pp |
| Taxi/Car + Boat | 3.5-4.5 hours | $70-430 |
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How do I get from Phuket to Railay Beach?
1. FERRY / BOAT from Phuket to Railay Beach
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- every day in the season there are ferries or speedboats from Phuket to Railay Beach
- travel by ferry from Phuket to Railay Beach is a very popular and fastest option of transfer
- travel by speedboat / ferry from Phuket to Railay Beach takes about 2-2.5 hours
- ferry / boat tickets from Phuket to Railay Beach cost about $20-35/pp (prices may vary by season)
- ferry companies from Phuket to Railay Beach: Green Planet, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Ao Nang Travel
- ferries from Phuket depart from Bang Rong Pier or Rassada Pier and arrive to Floating Pier East Railay
- come to the Bang Rong Pier about 30-60 minutes before departure
- Baggage: no limitation, appropriate to the quantity per passenger
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2. BUS / VAN + BOAT from Phuket to Railay (Ao Nang)
A) Van / Bus from Phuket to Ao Nang / Krabi
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- from Phuket to Ao Nang or Krabi you can also travel by modern minivan or minibus
- bus or minivan is the cheapest option of transfer from Phuket to Ao Nang and Krabi
- bus companies from Phuket to Ao Nang / Krabi: 438 Phuket Krabi Transport
- travel by bus or minivan from Phuket to Ao Nang / Krabi costs about $6-12/pp
- travel by bus/van from Phuket to Krabi takes about 3-4 hours
- minivans / buses depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 and arrive to Ao Nang and Krabi Bus Terminal
- come to the departure point about 30-60 minutes before departure of the bus or minivan in Phuket
B) Boat from Ao Nang or Ao Nam Mao Pier to Railay Beach
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- from Ao Nang or Ao Nam Mao you can travel by longtail boat to Railay Beach, it is only about 3 km
- longtail boats depart from Ao Nang Beach and Ao Nam Mao and arrive to Railay West Beach + Railay East
- travel by longtail boat from Ao Nang or Ao Nam Mao to Railay Beach takes about 15 minutes
- travel by longtail boat from Ao Nang or Ao Nam Mao to Railay Beach costs about $3/pp
- you can buy boat tickets at the beach in Ao Nang and Ao Nam Mao
- you can also use these longtail boats to Ton Sai Beach
- Book and buy bus/van tickets from Phuket to Ao Nang / Krabi online
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3. TAXI + BOAT from Phuket to Railay Beach (Ao Nang)
A) Taxi / Car from Phuket to Ao Nang / Krabi
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- from Phuket you can also travel by private modern taxi/car
- transfer by private taxi from Phuket to Krabi / Ao Nang takes about 2.5-3 hours
- taxi companies: Bangkok Taxi 24, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Andaman Taxis, Joy Taxi, Ramon Transport
- private taxi / car from Phuket to Ao Nang costs about $65-425 / vehicle
- you can book private taxi/car from Phuket town, hotel or Phuket Airport or Patong, Karon
- you can arrive by taxi to various sites in Krabi: Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao, Krabi town, Noppharat Thara Beach…
- private taxi is the most comfortable and expensive way of transport from Phuket to Krabi
B) Boat from Ao Nang / Ao Nam Mao Pier to Railay Beach
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- from Ao Nang or Ao Nam Mao Pier you can go by longtail boat to Railay Beach
- longtail boats depart from Ao Nang Beach + Ao Nam Mao and arrive to Railay West Beach and Railay East
- transfer by longtail boat from Ao Nang or Ao Nam Mao to Railay Beach takes about 15 minutes
- transfer by longtail boat from Ao Nang or Ao Nam Mao to Railay Beach costs about $3/pp
- you can buy boat tickets at the beach in Ao Nang and Ao Nam Mao Pier
- Book your private taxi from Phuket to Ao Nang + Ao Nam Mao + Krabi online
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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?
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 2.5 hours.
- Travel by bus/van + boat from Phuket to Railay Beach via Ao Nang takes about 4-5 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 $20-35/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 $70-430.
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. Where to rent a motorbike in Krabi?
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- If you want to rent a motorbike or scooter in Ao Nang / Krabi or other city in Thailand, try to search these motorbikes or scooters online with Bikesbooking.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. From which piers in Ao Nang the longtail boats to Railay depart?
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- There are the longtail boats to Railay Beach from Ao Nang Beach and Ao Nam Mao Pier in Krabi.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. What are the most popular and beautiful islands in Thailand?
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- Thailand has a lot of beautiful islands also accessible for tourists. Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Phuket or Koh Phi Phi….there are many islands. You should read this article about 13 Best Islands in Thailand.
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🚢 Ferry Schedule / Timetable – Phuket to Railay + Ferry Tickets:
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Ferry Schedule - Phuket to Railay Beach | Departs in Phuket | Arrival in Railay | Ticket - Price |
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Green Planet | 15:00 | 17:00 (Railay East) | From $32.00 |
Koh Yao Sun Smile | 09:30 | 12:00 (Railay East) | From $34.00 |
Ao Nang Travel | 08:30 | 10:45 (Railay East) | From $20.00 |
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🚍 Bus / Van Schedule – Phuket to Ao Nang + Bus Companies:
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Bus Schedule - Phuket to Ao Nang | Departs in Phuket | Arrival in Ao Nang |
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483 Phuket Krabi Transport | 08:00 | 12:00 |
483 Phuket Krabi Transport | 09:20 | 13:20 |
483 Phuket Krabi Transport | 10:00 | 14:00 |
483 Phuket Krabi Transport | 12:00 | 16:00 |
483 Phuket Krabi Transport | 14:00 | 18:00 |
483 Phuket Krabi Transport | 16:00 | 20:00 |
483 Phuket Krabi Transport | 18:00 | 22:00 |
🚕 Taxi Schedule / Timetable – Phuket to Ao Nang + Taxi Companies:
Taxi Schedule - Phuket to Ao Nang | Departure in Phuket | Travel time |
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Bangkok Taxi 24 | Any time | 02:30 |
Bangkok Taxi 24 | Any time | 02:15 |
Bangkok Taxi 24 | Any time | 03:00 |
Ramon Transport | Any time | 03:00 |
Phuket Transfer | Any time | 02:30 |
Phuket Transfer | Any time | 03:00 |
Phuket Transfer | Any time | 03:30 |
Andaman Taxis | Any time | 02:30 |
Andaman Taxis | Any time | 03:00 |
Joy Taxi | Any time | 02:10 |
3 Ways of Transfer from Phuket to Ao Nang:
| 1. FERRY / BOAT from Phuket to Railay Beach | |
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| Transport | Ferry or speedboat |
| Travel Time | About 2-2.5 hours |
| Transfer Companies | Green Planet, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Ao Nang Travel |
| Ticket Fare | About $20-35/pp |
| Departure Piers | Bang Rong Pier or Rassada Pier |
| Arrival Pier | Floating Pier East Railay |
| 2. BUS / VAN + BOAT from Phuket to Railay (Ao Nang) | |
| A) Van / Bus from Phuket to Ao Nang / Krabi | |
| Transport | Bus or minivan |
| Travel Time | About 3-4 hours |
| Transfer Companies | 438 Phuket Krabi Transport |
| Ticket Fare | About $6-12/pp |
| B) Boat from Ao Nang or Ao Nam Mao Pier to Railay Beach | |
| Transport | Longtail boat |
| Travel Time | About 15 minutes |
| Transfer Fare | About $3/pp |
| Ticket Purchase | Available at the beach in Ao Nang and Ao Nam Mao |
| 3. TAXI + BOAT from Phuket to Railay Beach (Ao Nang) | |
| A) Taxi / Car from Phuket to Ao Nang / Krabi | |
| Transport | Private taxi/car |
| Travel Time | About 2.5-3 hours |
| Taxi Companies | Bangkok Taxi 24, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Andaman Taxis, Joy Taxi, Ramon Transport |
| Taxi Fare | About $65-425/vehicle |
| B) Boat from Ao Nang / Ao Nam Mao Pier to Railay Beach | |
| Transport | Longtail boat |
| Travel Time | About 15 minutes |
| Transfer Fare | About $3/pp |
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