Koh Samui to Railay

Koh Samui to Railay

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Transportation from Koh Samui to Railay

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Railay

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure2:00 PM
Departures per day12
Distance475 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Lomprayah, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Songserm, Van2Travel

How to get from Koh Samui to Railay

When you want to get from Koh Samui 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 246.13. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi+ferry as a taxi+ferry ticket costs as low as USD 21.67.

How far is Koh Samui from Railay?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui to Railay. Your trip will be a total of 296 miles (475 km). The flying distance is 485 miles (780 km).

How long does it take to get from Koh Samui to Railay?

The travel time from Koh Samui to Railay can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 10 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Samui to Railay?

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Railay varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970): travelling by taxi+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 21.67 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 246.13.

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

  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 15.37 - USD 23.56. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 15.37 - USD 25.61. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 06:30 Ao Nam Mao pier until 13:30 Krabi Town Maharaj
  • Ferry+Bus price: USD 15.37 - USD 18.44. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
  • Van+Bus price: USD 19.46 - USD 22.54. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van price : USD 20.49 - USD 30.73;
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 21.67. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 08:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 14:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 26.53 - USD 43.13. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:15 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van+Ferry price: USD 27.66. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: USD 30.73. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 10:45 Krabi Lomprayah Office until 10:45 Krabi Lomprayah Office
  • Van+Ferry+Bus price: USD 33.81. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer until 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 114.30 to USD 114.30;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 151.24 to USD 246.13.

How many trips per day are there between Koh Samui and Railay?

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

  • 5 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Railay starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:15 Koh Samui Transfer
  • 2 by taxi+Ferry from Koh Samui to Railay starting from 08:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 14:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Flights from Koh Samui to Railay depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Samui 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 Koh Samui 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 114.30.

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 Koh Samui to Railay

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Samui 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 151.24.

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

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Koh Samui 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 Koh Samui 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 Koh Samui to Railay

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Samui 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:

  • 30% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 30% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 30% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 2% opted for a van.
  • 1% Other