Phuket to Railay by ferry, van, bus, flight, taxi from THB 616

Phuket to Railay Destination Reviews

Deborah M

Very well organised

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Oct 31, 2025

Kaitlyn K

Very neat, easy yo navigate and very well timed and orginized

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Phuket (Seatran Phuket), Oct 30, 2025

Andi N

Good organized!! Friendly stuff

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Oct 12, 2025

Javier M

Comfortable and on time

Phuket to Railay, Van Van + Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Aug 19, 2025

Jane C

Organised and comfortable trip across. Ended up stopping at Krabi due to low tide (I believe), was excellent as we got a ride about Krabi to drop off other guests, then to Ao Nam Mao pier and long boat across to Railay Beach! Only rated 4 here so I can write review/add comments. 😃

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Phuket (Seatran Phuket), Jul 16, 2025

Michael S

Smooth quick ride all professional

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Speedboat, Supaporn Speedboat, Jul 10, 2025

Wayne

Great value and professional service

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Jun 15, 2025

Adam

The booking was smooth. After we arrived, they took out the luggage while we waited to load it onto the boat. It was a bit scary for me because all my belongings were in my carry-on bag. I think it's a normal procedure, but at first sight... I mean, even on a plane, I can keep it with me. The luggage was at the front of the boat, and it wasn’t secured in place or anything, so sometimes it slipped because of the speed. The ride is pretty rough due to the waves, so if you have back problems, it’s better not to go.

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Apr 1, 2025

Silvio F

Okay, but don‘t plan on the timetable

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Feb 19, 2025

Matias C

Very nice, chill and on time

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jan 29, 2025

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Phuket to Railay Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	06:30	10:30	€17.99
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	06:50	10:30	€17.99	5.0
Ferry	Seatran Phuket	Van + Ferry	07:15	10:30	€34.71
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	07:35	10:30	€17.99
Ferry	Tigerline Travel	Speedboat	08:00	11:15	€46.72
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	08:20	10:30	€17.99	3.5
Ferry	Andaman Wave Master	Speedboat	08:45	09:45	€24.03	4.8
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Ferry	09:15	13:00	€30.70
Bus	Siamese Trans	Bus + Van + Longtail boat	09:45	13:55	€17.35
Ferry	Koh Yao Sun Smile	Speedboat	11:00	14:00	€22.69	4.5
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	11:20	15:00	€17.99	5.0
Bus	Siamese Trans	Bus + Van + Longtail boat	11:45	15:55	€16.02
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	12:05	15:00	€17.99
Ferry	Phi Phi Cruiser	Ferry	12:30	17:30	€34.71
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	12:50	15:00	€17.99	3.5
Ferry	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Speedboat	13:30	15:00	€17.99	5.0
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Van	14:30	19:30	€24.03
Ferry	Green Planet	Speedboat	15:00	16:50	€18.69	4.3

Transportation from Phuket to Railay

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Railay

Cheapest Transport	€13
Fastest Transport	1h 20m
Earliest Departure	6:30 AM
Latest Departure	11:10 PM
Departures per day	352
Distance	67 kilometers
Transport Companies	AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Anda Krabi Sea Tour, Andaman Shuttle, Andaman Taxis, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, BangkokTaxi24, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Call Me Taxi, Call Me Taxi Thailand, Chureang Travel, GB Limousine, Glassflower, Gosafe Transport, Green Planet, Happy EV Taxi, Jijie Tour and Travel, K and P Travel and Tour, Kanokwan Travel, King Travel, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Krabi Limousine, KrabiShuttle, Minibus 1996, NNS Luxury Limousine, Paradise Sea Travel and Tour, Phi Phi Cruiser, Phuket Orchid Tour, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Ramon Transport, Ramon Transport Private, Seatran Phuket, Siamese Trans, Supaporn Speedboat, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thailand Travel Taxi, Tigerline Travel, Torch, TransBaanTon

Popular Routes

How to get from Phuket to Railay

When you want to get from Phuket 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 Ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight 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 EUR 414.48. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as EUR 16.45.

How much does it cost to get from Phuket to Railay?

The cost of the trip from Phuket to Railay varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is TransBaanTon: travelling by van expect to pay as low as EUR 16.45 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 EUR 414.48.

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

Bus+Van price: EUR 12.81 - EUR 18.69. From Phuket to Railay starting from 06:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 16:50 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
Van price : EUR 16.45 - EUR 26.96;
Bus+Ferry price: EUR 21.36. From Phuket to Railay starting from 07:45 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 07:45 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
Ferry+Van price: EUR 22.75 - EUR 45.39. From Phuket to Railay starting from 06:40 Karon Beach Hotel Transfer until 15:00 Bang Rong Pier
Ferry tickets - EUR 22.96 to EUR 34.44.
Bus+taxi price: EUR 36.04. From Phuket to Railay starting from 14:30 Phuket Town Transfer until 14:30 Phuket Town Transfer
taxi+Ferry price: EUR 54.62 - EUR 68.72. From Phuket to Railay starting from 08:00 Phuket Airport until 08:30 Phuket Airport
taxi+Van price: EUR 54.62 - EUR 68.72. From Phuket to Railay starting from 08:00 Phuket Any Hotel until 08:30 Phuket Airport
flight price: EUR 64.55 - EUR 158.32. From Phuket to Railay starting from 06:30 Phuket Airport until 23:10 Phuket Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 54.62 to EUR 414.48.

How many trips per day are there between Phuket and Railay?

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

73 by Ferry+Van from Phuket to Railay starting from 06:40 Karon Beach Hotel Transfer until 15:00 Bang Rong Pier
Vans from Phuket to Railay depart during the day - there are approximately 42 departures a day.
28 by flight from Phuket to Railay starting from 06:30 Phuket Airport until 23:10 Phuket Airport
Ferries leave from Phuket for Railay 13 times a day.
7 by taxi+Ferry from Phuket to Railay starting from 08:00 Phuket Airport until 08:30 Phuket Airport
2 by taxi+Van from Phuket to Railay starting from 08:00 Phuket Any Hotel until 08:30 Phuket Airport
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Phuket to Railay any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Phuket 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 EUR 54.62.

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

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Phuket to Railay as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Phuket to Railay. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Phuket to Railay.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Phuket to Railay

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Phuket 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:

66% chosen Ferry+Van
22% users voted for a ferry ticket.
5% decided to catch a taxi.
2% opted for a van.
1% Other

Phuket to Railay