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

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There are 5 ways to get from Padang Besar to Railay Beach by bus, ferry, car, train, plane, or night bus

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  1. Minivan, bus, Longtail Boat

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    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    7h 28m
    ฿505–2,490

  2. Drive 307.2 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Railay Beachcar car 307.2 km
    5h 1m
    ฿1,154–1,667

  3. Train, fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane HDY - HKT
    3. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    7h 49m
    ฿2,870–6,042

  4. Minivan, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the night bus from Songkhla to Trangnightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Trang to Krabi Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    11h 27m
    ฿620

  5. Train, fly to Krabi Airport, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane HDY - KBV
    3. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    9h 31m
    ฿3,005–7,192

Hat Yai (HDY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,634Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 356.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Railay Beach, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Railay Beach. However, you can take the bus to Hat Yai Bus Terminal, take the bus to กระบี่, take the line 8399 bus to บ้านอ่าวนาง ;Ban Aonang, walk to Ao Nang Pier, then take the ferry to Railay Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Padang Besar to Railay Beach in around 5h 1m.

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