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There are 5 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 Hotel Transfer to Floating Pier East Railaybus bus Surat Thani Hotel Transfer - Floating Pier East Railay
    2h 24m
    ฿556

  2. Bus via Surat Thani Night Ferry Pier

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Night Ferry Pier to Floating Pier East Railaybus bus Surat Thani Night Ferry Pier - Floating Pier East Railay
    4h 44m
    ฿500

  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
    ฿1,897

  4. Drive  167.7 km

    1. Drive from Suratthani to Railay Beachcar car 167.7 km
    2h 30m
    ฿742–1,071

  5. Bus via Railay Beach

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

Suratthani to Railay Beach by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket฿556Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Suratthani, Thailand and Railay Beach, Thailand?

A and T Travel operates a bus from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Floating Pier East Railay once daily. Tickets cost ฿556 and the journey takes 2h 15m. 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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