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How to get fromBangkok to Railay Beachby plane, ferry, train, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bangkok to Railay Beach by plane, ferry, train, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport, Longtail Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane DMK - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    4h 30m
    ฿1,264–2,879

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hua Lamphong station to Railay Beachbus bus
    16h
    ฿1,000–2,600

  3. Train, Bus

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 31 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Hat Yai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Railay Beachbus bus
    13h 15m

  4. Ferry, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    19h
    ฿2,445

  5. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the bus from ตรงข้ามเอ็นที่กรุงเกษม;Opposite N at Krung Kasem to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane BKK - KBV
    3. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    4h 54m
    ฿1,290–3,430

  6. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani, Bus, Longtail Boat

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane DMK - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    5h 52m

  7. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DMK - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier, Phuket to Manoh Pier, Koh Yao Noiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Manoh Pier Koh Yao Noi to Railay Eastferry ferry
    6h 39m
    ฿2,613–4,582

  8. Night bus, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Krabi Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    15h 7m
    ฿1,055–1,580

  9. Drive  768.2 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Railay Beachcar car 768.2 km
    11h 12m
    ฿2,934–4,237

Bangkok to Railay Beach by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 720.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Railay Beach, Thailand?

Paradive Travel operates a bus from Hua Lamphong station to Railay Beach once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,000–1,300 and the journey takes 16h. Montanatip also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Boonsiri Office Kraisi to Railay East via Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier, Krabi Town Hotel Transfer, and Krabi Town Pier in around 19h.

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