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How to get fromSimilan Islands to Railay Beachby ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Similan Islands to Railay Beach by ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, taxi, bus, Longtail Boat

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to Takua Thungtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Takua Thung to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    6h 15m
    ฿3,962–4,967

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Drive from Khao Lak to Railay Beachcar car
    4h 8m
    ฿2,500–2,800

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak McDonalds to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus Khao Lak McDonalds - Krabi Bus Terminal
    7h 15m
    ฿3,155–3,350

  4. Ferry, bus, Longtail Boat via Krabi Town Pier

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Transfer to Krabi Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    8h 13m
    ฿3,205–3,355

  5. Ferry, bus, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Ao Nang Hotel Transferbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    8h 35m
    ฿3,425–3,575

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  • Distance: 226.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Similan Islands, Thailand and Railay Beach, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Similan Islands to Railay Beach. However, you can walk to Ko Similan, take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to Takua Thung, take the bus to Krabi Bus Terminal, take the line 1 bus to Utarakit Jungtion, walk to Krabi Town Pier, then take the ferry to Railay East. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Similan Islands to Floating Pier East Railay via Ko Similan, Khao Lak, Khao Lak McDonalds, Krabi Bus Terminal, and KP Krabi Bus Terminal Office in around 7h 15m.

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