How to travel from Railay Beach to Ko Mak, Thailand
The distance between Railay Beach and Ko Mak 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.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Railay Beach to Ko Mak by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Mak → 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 Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costTHB 3,705($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Ao Nang Pier, Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm then Pattaya and then to Koh Mak.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,630($100)
Multiple ferry operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Railay Beach and Ko Mak
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Railay Beach to Ko Mak by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,960 ($54) and will take around 22h 45m. 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 3,705 ($100).
The distance between Railay Beach and Ko Mak is around 966km (600 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 580km (361 miles)
It takes around 21h 45m to get from Railay Beach and Ko Mak by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Railay Beach to Ko Mak is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx THB 3,705 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Railay Beach and Ko Mak is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,960 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Railay Beach and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Railay Beach and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Railay Beach and Ko Mak. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.
Long-tail boat, Songserm, Yellow Bus and Boonsiri Ferry run the ferry services between Railay Beach and Ko Mak. Ferries run once daily and take around 1 day 3h 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 Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Ko Mak is Trat Airport (TDX) (TDX) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Ko Mak. U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) 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 Railay Beach to Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Phi Phi - Ton Sai and then to Mochit then take the bus to Ao Thammachat Pier then take a ferry to Ko Mak. instead which will take 21h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Railay Beach to Ko Mak is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 21h 45m and will usually cost around THB 8,860 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Railay Beach and Ko Mak
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 10m | THB 3,705($100) | once daily | 966km (600 miles) |
| Ferry to Ao Po Pier, Phuket, plane | 6hrs | THB 5,520($150) | once daily | 1,050km (652 miles) |
Ferry + 3 similar | 1 day 3h | THB 3,630($100) | once daily | 1,042km (648 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 21h 45m | THB 8,860($245) | once daily | 1,574km (978 miles) |
| Ferry to Ao Nang Pier, bus | 22h 45m | THB 1,960($54) | once daily | 1,103km (685 miles) |
| Ferry to Ao Nang Pier, bus | 1 day 2h | THB 2,180($60) | once daily | 1,092km (678 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Railay Beach and Ko Mak
Ferry operators
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Songserm
Koh Mak Speedboat Services
Long-tail boat
Boonsiri Ferry
Airlines
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Bus companies
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
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Airports near Ko Mak
The following major airports near Ko Mak offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Trat Airport (TDX)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Ko Mak
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Ko Mak
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Distance
- 280km (174 miles) from Ko Mak