How to travel from Railay Beach to Chumphon, Thailand
The distance between Railay Beach and Chumphon is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Railay Beach to Chumphon by ferry, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chumphon → Railay Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Chumphon (CJM).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costTHB 4,575($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Ao Nang Pier then Mae Haad Koh Tao and then to Chumphon Hotel Transfer.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,650($73)
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Chumphon.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departson demand
- Typical costTHB 4,360($120)
Krabi Taxi
+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Railay Beach and Chumphon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Railay Beach to Chumphon by ferry, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,160 ($32) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,575 ($125).
The distance between Railay Beach and Chumphon is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)
It takes around 9h 60m to get from Railay Beach and Chumphon by ferry and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Railay Beach to Chumphon is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx THB 4,575 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Railay Beach and Chumphon, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,160 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Railay Beach and Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Chumphon (CJM). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Railay Beach and Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Chumphon (CJM). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Railay Beach and Chumphon. The ferry typically takes around 11h 35m and departs once daily.
Long-tail boat, Songserm and Lomprayah run the ferry services between Railay Beach and Chumphon. Ferries run once daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Railay Beach to Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Chumphon (CJM). instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Chumphon is Chumphon Airport (CJM) (CJM) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Chumphon. Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Railay Beach and Chumphon. The distance is around 324km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Railay Beach to Chumphon is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 60m and will usually cost around THB 1,160 ($32).
Compare travel optionsbetween Railay Beach and Chumphon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 20m | THB 4,575($125) | twice daily | 1,115km (693 miles) |
| Ferry to Ao Po Pier, Phuket, Fly | 5h 10m | THB 6,210($170) | once daily | 1,196km (743 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 35m | THB 2,650($73) | once daily | 341km (212 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 9h 60m | THB 1,160($32) | once daily | 593km (369 miles) |
Taxi | 4h 45m | THB 4,360($120) | on demand | 324km (201 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | THB 1,055($29) | on demand | 324km (201 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Railay Beach and Chumphon
Ferry operators
Long-tail boat
Songserm
Lomprayah
Tigerline Ferry
Airlines
Thai AirAsia
Nok Air
Thai Lion Mentari
Bus companies
Hat Yai World Tour
Greenbus Thailand
Airports near Chumphon
The following major airports near Chumphon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Chumphon Airport (CJM)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Chumphon
Surat Thani Airport (URT)
- Distance
- 139km (86 miles) from Chumphon
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 264km (164 miles) from Chumphon