Phuket to Railay by ferry, van, bus, flight, taxi from THB 615

Phuket to Railay Destination Reviews

Colin W

Efficient but not for the faint hearted. Bumpy ride through the waves but exhilarating if you like rollercoasters. I really enjoyed it and was tonnes quicker than a ferry to Railay East. 20 minute delay but may have been due to a bit of rain.

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Nov 16, 2025

Rakhee G

Smooth, easy and no issues. Picture of the boat is not the same, better boat. They helped get on and off with luggage. The boat left late but ride was smooth

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Nov 14, 2025

Phoebe C

Great trip and plenty of life jackets!

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Phuket (Seatran Phuket), Nov 12, 2025

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

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181 customer reviews

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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	$20.81
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	06:50	10:30	$20.81	5.0
Ferry	Seatran Phuket	Van + Ferry	07:15	10:30	$40.13
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	07:35	10:30	$20.81
Ferry	Tigerline Travel	Speedboat	08:00	11:15	$54.02
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	08:20	10:30	$20.81	3.5
Ferry	Andaman Wave Master	Speedboat	08:45	09:45	$27.78	4.8
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Ferry	09:15	13:00	$35.50
Bus	Siamese Trans	Bus + Van + Longtail boat	09:45	13:55	$20.06
Ferry	Koh Yao Sun Smile	Speedboat	11:00	14:00	$26.24	4.5
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	11:20	15:00	$20.81	5.0
Bus	Siamese Trans	Bus + Van + Longtail boat	11:45	15:55	$18.52
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	12:05	15:00	$20.81
Ferry	Phi Phi Cruiser	Ferry	12:30	17:30	$40.13
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	12:50	15:00	$20.81	3.5
Ferry	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Speedboat	13:30	15:00	$20.81	5.0
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Van	14:30	19:30	$27.78
Ferry	Green Planet	Speedboat	15:00	16:50	$21.61	4.3

Transportation from Phuket to Railay

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Railay

Cheapest Transport	$15
Fastest Transport	55m
Earliest Departure	6:30 AM
Latest Departure	10:05 PM
Departures per day	324
Distance	46 kilometers
Transport Companies	AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Andaman Shuttle, Andaman Taxis, Andaman Wave Master, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Awaycation Trip, Baan Pun Travel, Bangkok Airways, BangkokTaxi24, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Call Me Taxi, Call Me Taxi Thailand, Chureang Travel, Glassflower, Gosafe Transport, Happy EV Taxi, 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 Transfer Travel Andaman, Ramon Transport, Ramon Transport Private, Seatran Discovery, Seatran Phuket, Siamese Trans, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, 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 USD 408.24. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 18.98.

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 Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่): travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 18.98 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 408.24.

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

Bus+Van price: USD 14.82 - USD 21.61. From Phuket to Railay starting from 06:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 16:50 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
Van price : USD 18.98 - USD 31.18;
Ferry+Van price: USD 23.83 - USD 44.76. From Phuket to Railay starting from 06:30 Kata Beach Hotel Transfer until 13:30 Phuket Town Transfer
Bus+Ferry price: USD 24.70. From Phuket to Railay starting from 07:45 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 07:45 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
Ferry tickets - USD 25.93 to USD 37.04.
Bus+taxi price: USD 41.67. From Phuket to Railay starting from 14:30 Phuket Town Transfer until 14:30 Phuket Town Transfer
taxi+Van price: USD 63.16 - USD 79.46. From Phuket to Railay starting from 08:00 Bang Tao Beach until 08:30 Naiyang
flight price: USD 74.02 - USD 259.18. From Phuket to Railay starting from 06:30 Phuket Airport until 22:05 Phuket Airport
taxi+Ferry price: USD 79.46. From Phuket to Railay starting from 08:00 Kamala Beach Hotel Transfer until 08:00 Kamala Beach Hotel Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 77.17 to USD 408.24.

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

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

87 by Ferry+Van from Phuket to Railay starting from 06:30 Kata Beach Hotel Transfer until 13:30 Phuket Town Transfer
Vans from Phuket to Railay depart during the day - there are approximately 47 departures a day.
Ferries leave from Phuket for Railay 43 times a day.
1 by taxi+Ferry from Phuket to Railay starting from 08:00 Kamala Beach Hotel Transfer until 08:00 Kamala Beach Hotel Transfer
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 USD 77.17.

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:

43% users voted for a ferry ticket.
42% chosen Ferry+Van
7% decided to catch a taxi.
3% opted for a van.
1% Other

Phuket to Railay