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How to get fromKo Samui to Railay Beach (Island)by bus, ferry, car ferry, car, plane, or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui to Railay Beach (Island) by bus, ferry, car ferry, car, plane, or busferry

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Ao Nangbus bus Na Thon Koh Samui - Ao Nang
    4h 30m
    ฿550–1,000

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Ao Nang McDonaldsferry ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Ao Nang McDonalds
    4h 30m
    ฿2,300–4,400

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Railay Beach (Island)car car
    4h 54m
    ฿1,060–1,514

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane USM - KBV
    4h 16m
    ฿3,410–9,380

  5. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Railay Beachbusferry bus ferry
    5h 30m
    ฿750–1,600

  6. Bus, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Krabi Town Transfer except Ao Nang Ao Nammao Railay and Klong Muangbus bus Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Krabi Town Transfer except Ao Nang Ao Nammao Railay and Klong Muang
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    6h 15m
    ฿950

Ko Samui to Railay Beach (Island) by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Railay Beach (Island), Thailand?

Nor Phuangphet Transport operates a bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Ao Nang once daily. Tickets cost ฿955 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Rittichai Travel operates a ferry from Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Ao Nang McDonalds twice daily. Tickets cost ฿570–600 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Seven other operators also service this route.

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