The distance between Pattaya City and Krabi is around 693km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Pattaya City to Krabi by bus, plane, ferry, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Krabi (KBV).
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Take a ferry to Koh Samui - Nathon and then to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal.
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Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit New Van Terminal and then to Krabi Bus Station.
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Take the train to Hua Lamphong and then to Thung Song then take a taxi to Krabi.
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There are several options for getting from Pattaya City to Krabi by bus, plane, ferry, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 1,125 ($31) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 2,000 ($55).
The distance between Pattaya City and Krabi is around 693km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Pattaya City and Krabi by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pattaya City to Krabi is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx THB 2,000 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Pattaya City and Krabi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,125 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Pattaya City and Krabi. We recommend that you take the bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Krabi (KBV). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pattaya City and Krabi. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pattaya City to Krabi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangkok Mochit New Van Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.
Pannipa Pattaya Tour, The Transport Company and Sawadee Tour run regular bus services between Pattaya City and Krabi. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Pattaya City and Krabi. The ferry typically takes around 17h 50m and departs once daily.
Yellow Bus and Lomprayah run the ferry services between Pattaya City and Krabi. Ferries run once daily and take around 17h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pattaya City to Krabi. We recommend that you take the bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Krabi (KBV). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Krabi is Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Krabi. Trang Airport (TST) (TST) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Pattaya City and Krabi. The distance is around 902km (560 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pattaya City to Krabi is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around THB 2,000 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 50m | THB 2,000($55) | 5 times a day | 792km (492 miles) |
Bus to Bangkok Ekkamai, Fly | 4h 45m | THB 2,105($58) | every 4 hours | 870km (540 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 4h 55m | THB 5,920($165) | once daily | 730km (454 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 17h 50m | THB 2,105($58) | once daily | 816km (507 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 11h 10m | THB 2,290($63) | once daily | 693km (431 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 15h 15m | THB 1,125($31) | once daily | 930km (578 miles) |
Bus via Phuket Bus Station | 17hrs | THB 1,525($42) | once daily | 1,135km (705 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 16h 55m | THB 2,145($59) | once daily | 1,046km (650 miles) |
Drive | 12h 25m | THB 2,905($80) | on demand | 902km (560 miles) |
Airport Pattaya Bus
Roong Reuang Coach
Pannipa Pattaya Tour
The Transport Company
Sawadee Tour
Tigerline Ferry
Royal Passenger Liner
Yellow Bus
Lomprayah
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Thai Lion Mentari
State Railway of Thailand
The following major airports near Krabi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.