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How to get fromPattaya to Railay Beach (Island)by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Pattaya to Railay Beach (Island) by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Krabi Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane BKK - KBV
    5h 46m
    ฿1,551–3,681

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Klang to Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hua Lamphong station to Railay Beachbus bus
    19h 32m
    ฿1,252–1,613

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    15h 55m

  4. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Sawasdee to Phang Ngabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phang Nga to Ao Nangbus bus
    18h
    ฿1,254–2,489

  5. Ferry, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao 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
    24h 45m
    ฿2,959–4,404

  6. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane DMK - KBV
    6h 8m
    ฿1,593–3,443

  7. Bus to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Bus Terminal to Utapao Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane UTP - HKT
    3. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    6h 22m
    ฿4,037–8,348

  8. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane BKK - HKT
    3. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    7h 25m
    ฿2,616–5,931

  9. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DMK - HKT
    3. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    7h 42m
    ฿2,758–5,293

  10. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Surat Thani, Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane BKK - URT
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 21m

  11. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Surat Thani, Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane DMK - URT
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 38m

  12. Drive 899.4 km

    1. Drive from Pattaya to Railay Beach (Island)car car 899.4 km
    12h 34m
    ฿3,379–4,881

Pattaya to Railay Beach (Island) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 809.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Pattaya Sawasdee to Ao Nang via Phang Nga in around 18h. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Railay East via Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier, Krabi Town Hotel Transfer, and Krabi Town Pier in around 24h 45m.

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