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How to get fromSydney to Railay Beachby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Railay Beach by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Krabi Airport, Longtail Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SYD - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    17h 14m
    ฿9,235–16,834

  2. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SYD - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Floating Pier East Railayferry ferry
    16h 52m
    ฿9,202–17,961

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, ferry, Longtail Boat

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SYD - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Pak Bara Hotel Transferbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    23h 55m
    ฿10,648–23,107

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Krabi Airport (KBV) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,487Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,259.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 14m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Railay Beach, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Railay Beach. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, take the line 8415 bus to Ban Ao Nang, walk to Ao Nang Pier, then take the ferry to Railay Beach. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport, take the ferry to Koh Phi Phi, then take the ferry to Floating Pier East Railay.

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