How to travel from Railay Beach to Krabi, Thailand
The distance between Railay Beach and Krabi is around 11km (7 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 16min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Railay Beach to Krabi by ferry, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Krabi → Railay Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry
Take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier.
- Duration30min
- Departson demand
- Typical costTHB 180($5)
Long-tail boat
Taxi
Take a taxi to Krabi.
- Duration16min
- Departson demand
- Typical costTHB 290($8)
Krabi Taxi
+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Railay Beach and Krabi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Railay Beach to Krabi by ferry, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around THB 180 ($5) and will take around 30min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 16min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 290 ($8).
The distance between Railay Beach and Krabi is around 11km (7 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 32km (20 miles)
It takes around 30min to get from Railay Beach and Krabi by ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Railay Beach to Krabi is to take a taxi which takes around 16min and will set you back approx THB 290 ($8).
The cheapest way to travel between Railay Beach and Krabi, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 180 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Railay Beach and Krabi. We recommend that you take a taxi to Krabi. instead which will take 16min.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Railay Beach and Krabi. We recommend that you take a taxi to Krabi. instead which will take 16min.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Railay Beach and Krabi. The ferry typically takes around 30min and departs on demand.
Long-tail boat run the ferry services between Railay Beach and Krabi. Ferries run on demand and take around 30min 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 Krabi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier. instead which will take 30min.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Railay Beach and Krabi. The distance is around 15km (9 miles) by road and it will take around 16min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Railay Beach to Krabi is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 30min and will usually cost around THB 180 ($5).
Compare travel optionsbetween Railay Beach and Krabi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry | 30min | THB 180($5) | on demand | 11km (7 miles) |
Taxi | 16min | THB 290($8) | on demand | 15km (9 miles) |
Drive | 16min | THB 73($2) | on demand | 15km (9 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Railay Beach and Krabi
Ferry operators
Long-tail boat
Airports near Krabi
The following major airports near Krabi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Krabi
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Krabi
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Krabi