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

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There are 4 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 พังงา;Phang-Ngataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to กระบี่bus bus 435
    4. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    5h 51m
    ฿4,157–5,117

  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
    ฿2,500–2,750

  3. Ferry, taxi, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to พังงา;Phang-Ngataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to กระบี่bus bus 435
    6h 1m
    ฿4,995–6,250

  4. Ferry, Local Bus, Minivan, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    9h 10m
    ฿2,827–2,907

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 218.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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 พังงา;Phang-Nga, take the bus to กระบี่, take the line 1 bus to แยกถนนอุตรกิจ;Utarakit Jungtion, walk to Krabi Town Pier, then take the ferry to Railay East. Alternatively, you can walk to Ko Similan, take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to พังงา;Phang-Nga, take the bus to กระบี่, walk to Krabi Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Railay Beach.

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