Samut Prakan to Railay

Samut Prakan to Railay

Samut Prakan
Railay
Mon, May 27
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$30
 
 
$464

Other Options

Samut Prakan to Railay Schedule

Samut Prakan to Railay Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
BangkokTaxi24 Comfort 3pax Any time฿ 11,550
Thai Vietjet Economy #VZ34007:00 - 08:25฿ 2,142
Bangkok Air Economy #PG26108:15 - 09:40฿ 3,720
Thai Vietjet Economy #VZ34213:00 - 14:25฿ 2,142
Thai AirAsia Economy #FD440214:35 - 16:00฿ 2,078
Montanatip VIP Bus 19:00 - 11:30฿ 1,560

Transportation from Samut Prakan to Railay

Facts about the transport from Samut Prakan to Railay

Cheapest Transport$30
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure7:15 PM
Departures per day19
Distance825 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Montanatip, Nara Travel, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet

How to get from Samut Prakan to Railay

When you want to get from Samut Prakan to Railay, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+ferry+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 463.09. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry as a bus+ferry ticket costs as low as USD 29.72.

How far is Samut Prakan from Railay?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Samut Prakan to Railay. Your trip will be a total of 513 miles (825 km). The flying distance is 749 miles (1205 km).

How long does it take to get from Samut Prakan to Railay?

The travel time from Samut Prakan to Railay can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 17 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Samut Prakan to Railay?

The cost of the trip from Samut Prakan to Railay varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Montanatip: travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 29.72 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 463.09.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Samut Prakan to Railay:

  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 29.72 - USD 42.92. From Samut Prakan to Railay starting from 19:00 Khao San Montanatip until 19:00 Khao San Montanatip
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 30.27 - USD 34.67. From Samut Prakan to Railay starting from 19:00 Khao San Nara Travel until 19:00 Khao San Nara Travel
  • Bus tickets - USD 34.67 to USD 34.67;
  • Plane tickets - USD 57.18 to USD 102.36;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 269.38 to USD 463.09.

How many trips per day are there between Samut Prakan and Railay?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Flights from Samut Prakan to Railay depart during the day - there are approximately 5 departures a day.
  • 2 by Bus+Ferry from Samut Prakan to Railay starting from 19:00 Khao San Montanatip until 19:00 Khao San Montanatip
  • 2 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Samut Prakan to Railay starting from 19:00 Khao San Nara Travel until 19:00 Khao San Nara Travel
  • Buses start plying the route from 19:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:00. There are 1 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Samut Prakan to Railay any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Samut Prakan to Railay. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 57.18.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Samut Prakan to Railay

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์)

Buses

Taking a bus from Samut Prakan to Railay is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Samut Prakan to Railay. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 269.38.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Samut Prakan to Railay

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Samut Prakan to Railay? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 50% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 45% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 5% decided to catch a taxi.