How to travel from Ko Mak to Railay Beach, Thailand
The distance between Ko Mak and Railay Beach is around 966km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ko Mak to Railay Beach by ferry, bus, train, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Railay Beach → Ko Mak if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay East.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costTHB 4,140($115)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Pattaya then Koh Samui - Nathon and then to Railay Beach.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,525($95)
Multiple ferry operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi
Take a ferry to Laem Ngop Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit then take the train to Thung Song then take a taxi to Railay Beach.
- Duration20h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 3,415($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Mak and Railay Beach
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Mak to Railay Beach by ferry, bus, train, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 2,105 ($58) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,140 ($115).
The distance between Ko Mak and Railay Beach is around 966km (600 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 580km (361 miles)
It takes around 19h 30m to get from Ko Mak and Railay Beach by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ko Mak to Railay Beach is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx THB 4,140 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Mak and Railay Beach is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 2,105 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Mak and Railay Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay East. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Mak and Railay Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay East. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Mak and Railay Beach. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
Boonsiri Ferry, Yellow Bus, Songserm and Lomprayah run the ferry services between Ko Mak and Railay Beach. Ferries run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Mak to Railay Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay East. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Railay Beach is Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Railay Beach. Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) and Trang Airport (TST) (TST) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ko Mak to Railay Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Laem Ngop Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit and then to Krabi Bus Station then take a ferry to Railay East. instead which will take 19h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Mak to Railay Beach is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 19h 30m and will usually cost around THB 2,105 ($58).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Mak and Railay Beach
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 10m | THB 4,140($115) | once daily | 966km (600 miles) |
| Ferry to Trat Airport, plane | 5h 55m | THB 5,485($150) | once daily | 1,051km (653 miles) |
Ferry + 3 similar | 1 day 2h | THB 3,525($95) | once daily | 1,042km (647 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 19h 30m | THB 2,105($58) | once daily | 1,185km (736 miles) |
| Ferry to Khaosan Road, Bus | 23h 45m | THB 2,145($59) | once daily | 1,319km (820 miles) |
| Ferry to Khaosan Road Travel Mart, bus | 1 day 2h | THB 2,180($60) | once daily | 1,093km (679 miles) |
Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi | 20h 40m | THB 3,415($95) | twice daily | 1,286km (799 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Mak and Railay Beach
Ferry operators
Koh Mak Speedboat Services
Long-tail boat
Boonsiri Ferry
Yellow Bus
Songserm
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Thai Airways International
Air ACT
Thai Vietjet Air
Bus companies
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Triple T
The Transport Company
Paradive Travel
Airports near Railay Beach
The following major airports near Railay Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Railay Beach
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Railay Beach
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Railay Beach