There are 4 ways to get from Railay Beach to Suratthani by bus, ferry, or car
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Minivan
best- Take the bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Marketbus
3h 24m฿1,194–1,485Longtail Boat, Minivan
cheapest- Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry
- Take the bus from Ao Nang to Surat Thani Kaset Marketbus
5h 47m฿470–600Speedboat, ferry
- Take the ferry from Railay East, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi to Phantip Travel Surat Thaniferry Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi - Phantip Travel Surat Thani
7h 40m฿1,660Drive 164.7 km
- Drive from Railay Beach to Suratthanicar 164.7 km
2h 32m฿626–905
Railay Beach to Suratthani by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Railay Beach to Suratthani is to Longtail Boat and Minivan which costs ฿470 - ฿600 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Railay Beach to Suratthani is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ฿600 - ฿950.
No, there is no direct bus from Railay Beach to Suratthani. However, there are services departing from Krabi and arriving at Surat Thani Kaset Market via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Railay Beach to Suratthani. However, there are services departing from Railay East, Krabi and arriving at Phantip Travel Surat Thani via Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Railay Beach and Suratthani is 173 km. The road distance is 164.7 km.
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The best way to get from Railay Beach to Suratthani without a car is to Minivan which takes 3h 24m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1500.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Railay Beach to Suratthani, including transfers.
Railay Beach to Suratthani bus services, operated by Phantip Travel, depart from Krabi station.
Railay Beach to Suratthani bus services, operated by Phantip Travel, arrive at Surat Thani Kaset Market station.
What companies run services between Railay Beach, Thailand and Suratthani, Thailand?
Phantip Travel operates a bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Market every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿360–500 and the journey takes 3h. Phantip 1970 also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Railay East, Krabi to Phantip Travel Surat Thani via Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +66 (0)77 272230
- [email protected]
- Website
- Phantip Travel
Bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Market
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿360–500
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Phantip Travel
Bus from Ao Nang to Surat Thani Kaset Market
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿370–500
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Phantip Travel
- Phone
- +66 99 479 1410
- [email protected]
- Website
- kohyaobookingferry.com
Ferry from Railay East, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿660
- Schedules at
- kohyaobookingferry.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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Yes, the driving distance between Railay Beach to Suratthani is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Railay Beach to Suratthani.
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