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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 Udomrat Office to Floating Pier East Railaybus bus Udomrat Office - Floating Pier East Railay
    3h
    ฿1,000–1,300

  2. Bus, Longtail Boat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town Transfer to Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railaybus bus Surat Thani Town Transfer - Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    5h 55m
    ฿481

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Surat Thani to Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phiferry ferry Phantip Travel Surat Thani - Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi
    2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Floating Pier East Railayferry ferry Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi - Floating Pier East Railay
    7h 54m
    ฿1,893

  4. Drive  167.2 km

    1. Drive from Surat Thani to Railay Beachcar car 167.2 km
    2h 30m
    ฿761–1,099

Surat Thani to Railay Beach by bus

Calendar70Weekly Buses
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.8 km
  • Duration: 3h

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

Udomrat Tour operates a bus from Udomrat Office to Floating Pier East Railay twice daily. Tickets cost ฿475 and the journey takes 3h. Seven other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Phantip Travel Surat Thani to Floating Pier East Railay via Phi Phi Ferry Terminal in around 7h 54m.

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