Koh Tao to Railay

Koh Tao to Railay

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Koh Tao to Railay Destination Reviews

W
26 people crammed into a tiny room, it was carnage
Koh Tao to Railay, Ferry Ferry + Van + Ferry, Koh Tao Booking Center (Koh Tao Booking Center), Feb 24, 2025
MJ
Everything worked pretty flawlessly. The sleeper ferry is comfy, especially when not full. It does rock back and forth and up and down depending on the weather. Should usually be fine though, I slept pretty okay :) You should know that the boat to Railay just leaves whenermver there's enough people to make the trip so you wait there for awhile not knowing when things will happen but they usually do.
Koh Tao to Railay, Ferry Sleeper Boat + Van + Longtail Boat, Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์), Aug 6, 2023
CC
The sleeper ferry was fully booked but they added some mattress directly on the floor between some beds. But I slept unexpectedly well. One issue was that there weren't many indication on the ticket/reservation for what to do after the first ferry to find the minivan but some people helped us find the was. Great overall. We got to the destination early. First ferry is approximately 8h then a bus for around 3h and a long tail boat of 15-20min.
Koh Tao to Railay, Ferry Sleeper Boat + Van + Longtail Boat, Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์), May 17, 2023
AN
Everything perfect and on time. From koh Tao to Ao Nang, we arrived even earlier. Recommended.
Koh Tao to Railay, Ferry Sleeper Boat + Van + Longtail Boat, Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์), Oct 29, 2022
SS
Sleeper ferry was great, but my seat in the mini van had no leg room and was super uncomfortable.
Koh Tao to Railay, Ferry Sleeper Boat + Van + Longtail Boat, Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์), Jul 22, 2022
VC
Ferry to Koh Phangan, then speed boat to Surat Thani, then bus to Krabi. The bus stops at Lomprayah Krabi office, then a mini van will take you to Ao Nammao Pier and finally. a longtail boat will take you to Railay East.
Koh Tao to Railay, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jun 20, 2022
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Koh Tao to Railay Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
07:00
14:00
$28.87
  4.5
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat + Bus/Van + Longtail Boat
07:00
14:30
$38.90
  5.0
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
07:05
14:30
$30.56
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
09:00
16:30
$38.90
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
09:30
18:00
$28.87
  4.5
Ferry
Van2Travel
Catamaran + Van + Longtail Boat
09:30
17:00
$39.83
  5.0
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat + Bus/Van + Longtail Boat
11:00
18:00
$38.90
  5.0
Bus
Koh Tao Booking Center
Speedboat + Van
11:00
17:00
$49.40
  4.0
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
12:00
19:30
$38.90
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
13:00
20:30
$38.90
Van
Udomrat Tour
Sleeper Boat + Van
19:00
10:50
$27.79
Ferry
Fame Tour
Sleeper Boat + Van
21:00
08:00
$40.14
  5.0
Van
Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
Van + Sleeper Boat
21:00
10:00
$27.79
  4.0

Transportation from Koh Tao to Railay

Facts about the transport from Koh Tao to Railay

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport4h 30m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day45
Distance225 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFame Tour, Future Travel and Service, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Nara Travel, Ramon Transport, Ruea Chor Maetapee, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Songserm, Udomrat Tour, Van2Travel

How to get from Koh Tao to Railay

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

  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Ferry ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 55.57. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 26.42.

How far is Koh Tao from Railay?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Tao to Railay. Your trip will be a total of 140 miles (225 km). The flying distance is 140 miles (225 km).

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

The travel time from Koh Tao to Railay can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 17 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Koh Tao to Railay varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล): travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 26.42 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Ferry - a one-way Ferry ticket can cost as much as USD 55.57.

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

  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 24.70 - USD 25.10. From Koh Tao to Railay starting from 10:00 Krabi Town Maharaj until 10:00 Krabi Town Maharaj
  • Ferry+Bus price: USD 25.10 - USD 31.37. From Koh Tao to Railay starting from 10:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao until 10:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 26.43 - USD 52.48. From Koh Tao to Railay starting from 07:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao until 22:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao
  • Ferry tickets - USD 33.34 to USD 55.57.
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 40.14. From Koh Tao to Railay starting from 19:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao until 19:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 48.16. From Koh Tao to Railay starting from 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah until 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah

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

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

  • 36 by Ferry+Van from Koh Tao to Railay starting from 07:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao until 22:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao
  • Ferries leave from Koh Tao for Railay 8 times a day.
  • 1 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Tao to Railay starting from 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah until 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Koh Tao 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..

The most popular transport from Koh Tao to Railay

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

  • 47% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 37% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 13% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 2% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 1% Other