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How to get fromSuratthani to Railay Beachby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Suratthani 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 27m
    ฿475–600

  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
    8h 10m
    ฿1,600–2,000

  4. Drive  167.7 km

    1. Drive from Suratthani to Railay Beachcar car 167.7 km
    2h 30m
    ฿640–924

Suratthani 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 Suratthani, 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 Phantip Travel Surat Thani to Floating Pier East Railay via Phi Phi Ferry Terminal in around 8h 10m.

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