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How to get fromPenang to Railay Beachby plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, tram, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Penang to Railay Beach by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, tram, or car

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  1. Fly to Krabi Airport, Longtail Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane PEN - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    5h 36m
    ฿3,323–7,125

  2. Car ferry, tram, Minivan, bus, Longtail Boat

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    11h 18m
    ฿523–2,673

  3. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus 443-1
    10h 9m
    ฿2,009–4,295

  4. Car ferry, tram, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Railay Beachferry ferry
    15h 36m
    ฿1,706–10,190

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Railay Beachcar car
    7h 16m
    ฿1,716–2,516

  6. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PEN - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    4h 5m
    ฿3,164–7,006

  7. Bus, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pak Bara Pier to Ao Nangbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    14h 37m
    ฿1,713–5,663

  8. Drive 472.9 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Railay Beachcar car 472.9 km
    7h 8m
    ฿1,786–2,579

Penang to Railay Beach by car ferry, tram, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,706Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Railay Beach, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Railay Beach via สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station, กระบี่, and Krabi Bus Terminal in around 10h 9m.

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