Bangkok to Railay

Bangkok to Railay

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Bangkok to Railay Schedule

Bangkok to Railay Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Firstplan Transport Services Economy 3pax Any time฿ 9,790
Thai Vietjet Economy #VZ34007:05 - 08:30฿ 3,364
Bangkok Air Economy 09:20 - 12:45฿ 9,400
Thai Lion Air Economy #SL80610:15 - 11:35฿ 2,300
Thai Lion Air Economy #SL81213:40 - 15:00฿ 1,228
Thai AirAsia Economy #FD440214:00 - 15:30฿ 1,682
Bangkok Air Economy #PG26317:35 - 19:05฿ 3,213
Montanatip Express 19:00 - 11:30฿ 1,080
Thai Lion Air Economy #SL181220:30 - 21:55฿ 2,931

Transportation from Bangkok to Railay

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Railay

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure6:10 AM
Latest Departure7:00 PM
Departures per day46
Distance825 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, Bangkok Travel Plus, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Montanatip, Nara Travel, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Songserm, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet

How to get from Bangkok to Railay

When you want to get from Bangkok 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 425.03. 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 29.65.

How far is Bangkok from Railay?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Bangkok to Railay. Your trip will be a total of 513 miles (825 km). The flying distance is 705 miles (1134 km).

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Railay?

The travel time from Bangkok 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 Bangkok to Railay?

The cost of the trip from Bangkok 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 29.65 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 425.03.

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

  • Bus+Van price: USD 24.62. From Bangkok to Railay starting from 18:00 Krabi Town Maharaj until 19:00 Krabi Town Maharaj
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 29.65 - USD 42.82. From Bangkok to Railay starting from 19:00 Khao San Montanatip until 19:00 Khao San Montanatip
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 30.20 - USD 34.59. From Bangkok to Railay starting from 19:00 Khao San Nara Travel until 19:00 Khao San Nara Travel
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 36.51. From Bangkok to Railay starting from 19:00 Khao San Montanatip until 19:00 Khao San Montanatip
  • Bus tickets - USD 39.25 to USD 39.25;
  • Plane tickets - USD 92.34 to USD 258.03;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 247.24 to USD 425.04.

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

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

  • Flights from Bangkok to Railay depart during the day - there are approximately 29 departures a day.
  • 2 by Bus+Ferry from Bangkok to Railay starting from 19:00 Khao San Montanatip until 19:00 Khao San Montanatip
  • 2 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Bangkok to Railay starting from 19:00 Khao San Nara Travel until 19:00 Khao San Nara Travel
  • Buses start plying the route from 18:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 18:30. 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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 92.34.

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 Bangkok to Railay

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

Buses

Taking a bus from Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 247.24.

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 Bangkok to Railay

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

  • 94% users took a plane.
  • 1% Other