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How to get fromSurat Thani to Railay Beachby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Surat Thani to Railay Beach by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani City to Railay Beachbus bus
    3h
    ฿1,000–1,300

  2. Minivan, Longtail Boat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Kaset Market to Ao Nangbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    5h 25m
    ฿475–722

  3. Ferry, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    11h 30m
    ฿1,029–1,514

  4. Drive 167.1 km

    1. Drive from Surat Thani to Railay Beachcar car 167.1 km
    2h 29m
    ฿628–908

Surat Thani to Railay Beach by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.1 km
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Railay Beach, Thailand?

Lomprayah operates a bus from Surat Thani City to Railay Beach twice daily, and the journey takes 3h. Paradive Travel also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Railay East via Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Krabi Town Hotel Transfer, and Krabi Town Pier in around 11h 30m.

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