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

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There are 7 ways to get from Penang to Railay Beach by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, 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 51m
    ฿3,745–7,136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hotel 2 km from Komtar to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus Hotel 2 km from Komtar - Krabi Bus Terminal
    11h 25m
    ฿1,560

  3. 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
    ฿2,016–3,117

  4. 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 Phuket Airport to Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Floating Pier East Railayferry ferry
    6h 27m
    ฿3,653–7,109

  5. Bus via Pak Bara

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Pak Barabus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Pak Bara / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pak Bara Pier to Railay East Floating Pierbus bus Pak Bara Pier - Railay East Floating Pier
    14h
    ฿2,051

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1bus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Pier 1 to Floating Pier East Railayferry ferry Bundhaya Pier 1 - Floating Pier East Railay
    16h
    ฿3,275–4,175

  7. Drive  472.9 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Railay Beachcar car 472.9 km
    7h 8m
    ฿2,167–3,130

Penang to Railay Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,560Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

Nopphayar Trans and Tour operates a bus from Hotel 2 km from Komtar to Krabi Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,000 and the journey takes 10h.

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