There are 6 ways to get from Ranong to Ao Nang by bus, ferry, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Minivan, bus
best- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Ao Nang Hotel Transferbus Surat Thani Hotel Transfer - Ao Nang Hotel Transfer
6h 41m฿620Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Terminalbus 435
6h 56m฿193–2,552Ferry
- Take the ferry from Ranong Bus Station Rungkit Tour Ranong to Koh Phayamferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Phayam Pier Ranong to Krabi Bus Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railayferry
10h฿2,815–2,965Drive 309.5 km
- Drive from Ranong to Ao Nangcar 309.5 km
4h 42m฿1,405–2,029Taxi, train, Bus
- Take the taxi from Ranong to Lang Suantaxi
- Take the train from Lang Suan to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 85
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus
6h 58mBus via Takua Pa
- Take the bus from Entrance to Ranong Airport to Takua Pa Bus Terminalbus Entrance to Ranong Airport - Takua Pa Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Takua Pa to Ban Ao Nangbus 444
8h 36m฿612–702
Ranong to Ao Nang by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranong to Ao Nang is to bus which costs ฿190 - ฿2600 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ranong to Ao Nang is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs ฿1400 - ฿2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranong station to Ao Nang. However, there are services departing from Ranong Bus Station and arriving at Ao Nang Hotel Transfer via Surat Thani Hotel Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Ranong station to Ao Nang. However, there are services departing from Ranong Bus Station Rungkit Tour Ranong and arriving at Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay via Koh Phayam Pier Ranong and Krabi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Ranong and Ao Nang is 363 km. The road distance is 309.5 km.
Book your Ranong to Ao Nang ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Ranong to Ao Nang without a car is to Minivan and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs ฿620.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Ranong to Ao Nang, including transfers.
Ranong to Ao Nang bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Ranong Bus Station.
Ranong to Ao Nang bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Surat Thani station.
What companies run services between Ranong, Thailand and Ao Nang, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Ranong Bus Station to Ao Nang Hotel Transfer via Surat Thani and Surat Thani Hotel Transfer in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Ranong Bus Station Rungkit Tour Ranong to Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay via Koh Phayam, Koh Phayam Pier Ranong, and Krabi Bus Terminal in around 10h.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Lang Suan to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿35–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
Bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190
- Phone
- +66 2 234 1034
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Ao Nang Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿430
- Book at
- A and T Travel
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Ranong Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿280–2,500
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +66 84-149-3565
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Ranong Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿95–400
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 89 873 0008
- [email protected]
- Website
- lomprayah.com
Bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- lomprayah.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 2 367 1167
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rungkit Tour
Bus from Entrance to Ranong Airport to Takua Pa Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿412
- Website
- Rungkit Tour
Bus from Takua Pa to Ban Ao Nang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿200–290
- Schedules at
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
- Phone
- +66 2 367 1167
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rungkit Tour
Ferry from Ranong Bus Station Rungkit Tour Ranong to Koh Phayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿700–850
- Website
- Rungkit Tour
- Phone
- 081 771 3261
- Website
- 12go.asia
Ferry from Ranong Bus Station Rungkit Tour Ranong to Koh Phayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿200–350
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 2 219 1019
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransBaanTon
Ferry from Koh Phayam Pier Ranong to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,625
- Website
- TransBaanTon
- Phone
- +66 2 208 1008
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
Ferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿990
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- ฿110–130
Pon Place Ranong
- Phone
- +66 (0)77 823344
- Website
- ponplace-ranong.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Ranong to Ao Nang is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Ranong to Ao Nang.
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