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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Railay Beach by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Krabi Airport, Longtail Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane MEL - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    15h 15m
    ฿10,877–19,917

  2. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane MEL - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Floating Pier East Railayferry ferry
    16h 43m
    ฿8,844–20,044

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, ferry, Longtail Boat

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane MEL - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Pak Bara Hotel Transferbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    21h 31m
    ฿11,290–21,190

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Krabi Airport (KBV) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration13h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket฿7,836Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Railay Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,021.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 15m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Railay Beach, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Railay Beach. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, take the line 8415 bus to Ban Ao Nang, walk to Ao Nang Pier, then take the ferry to Railay Beach. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport, take the ferry to Koh Phi Phi, then take the ferry to Floating Pier East Railay.

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