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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
    16h 39m
    ฿10,158–17,791

  2. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, Longtail Boat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SYD - HDY
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    21h 2m
    ฿7,410–20,948

  3. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SYD - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    14h 38m
    ฿8,623–23,641

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration15h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,259.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 39m

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 ท่าอากาศยานนานาชาติกระบี่;Krabi Airport, take the line 8415 bus to บ้านอ่าวนาง;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 Mai Khao, Phuket International Airport, take the bus to Thalang Public Health Office, take the taxi to Bang Rong Pier, then take the ferry to Railay Beach.

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