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How to get fromVientiane to Railay Beach (Island)by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Vientiane to Railay Beach (Island) by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Krabi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane VTE - KBV
    5h 16m
    ฿6,427–9,029

  2. Bus via Nongkhai Bus Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่ to กระบี่bus bus 950 / ...
    21h 30m
    ฿1,844–2,644

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    22h 15m

  4. Train, Bus via Krabi Bus Terminal

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    23h 43m

  5. Fly Wattay International Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane VTE - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    7h 5m
    ฿6,902–9,915

  6. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane UTH - KBV
    7h 17m
    ฿3,003–5,267

  7. Train, Bus

    1. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Railay Beachbus bus
    27h 20m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Khao San Road to Floating Pier East Railaybus bus
    33h 33m
    ฿2,767–5,828

  9. Drive 1,409.2 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Railay Beach (Island)car car 1,409.2 km
    20h
    ฿8,362–12,078

Vientiane to Railay Beach (Island) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,767Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,197.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Railay Beach (Island), Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and four other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Krabi Airport (KBV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to บ้านอ่าวนาง ;Ban Aonang via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, and กระบี่ in around 21h 30m.

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