Phuket to Railay by van, ferry, bus, flight, taxi from THB 300

Phuket to Railay Destination Reviews

Kevin P

No problem whatsoever all good

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Aonang Princess Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour (บริษัท อ่าวนาง แทรเวล แอนด์ ทัวร์ จำกัด), May 5, 2026

Gali B

Everything went smooth

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), May 4, 2026

Akram

But on the way back we were not satisfied because it stopped for half an hour at the next station and we were not feeling well from the heat. We are two people, aged 67 and 71, and this heat was not suitable for us, but they were waiting for an extra passenger and took 11 passengers on board. It was supposed to leave at 3 o'clock, but it left 7 minutes early and was in Phuket at 4:10, but it was in Phuket at 4:30. That means we were in that bad heat for half an hour and when we arrived we were not feeling well and we were overheated.

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Apr 21, 2026

Adam Y

Phuket (Rassada) to Krabi (Railay Beach - East) ferry: Air conditioned ferry (comfortable and quiet) and staff clearly pointed me in the right direction. Beware there is a connection from the larger ferry to a small long tail boat for the final stretch of the journey. Staff help with luggage. Lots of places to grabs snacks, food/drinks at the ferry terminal. Small shop and toilet onboard. Note - voucher is not your ticket. You have to check in with the ferry operator and collect tickets at the terminal. Well signposted.

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Aonang Princess Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour (บริษัท อ่าวนาง แทรเวล แอนด์ ทัวร์ จำกัด), Apr 19, 2026

Irina A

Everything was great just really hot 😉

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Apr 17, 2026

Shirley

Ferry did not take us direct to Railay East. Chaos at transfer onto longboat & having to carry heavy luggage was really bad.

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Aonang Princess Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour (บริษัท อ่าวนาง แทรเวล แอนด์ ทัวร์ จำกัด), Apr 16, 2026

Anthony

Very old boat ...collapsing seats...

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Aonang Princess Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour (บริษัท อ่าวนาง แทรเวล แอนด์ ทัวร์ จำกัด), Apr 13, 2026

Pablo C

Very fast boat, but extremely hot and without air conditioning. The drivers had a box with cold water; we asked for one because the heat was unbearable, but they refused and laughed at us while drinking it themselves. On similar boats, you’re usually offered cold water upon boarding.

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Apr 11, 2026

Federico J

unpleasant staff. The ferry was in very poor condition. We departed more than half an hour late. No one informed us whether we would stop first at Ao Nang or Railay. It turned out that (without any prior notice) we had to transfer to a longtail boat. They tried to drop us off on Railay West, even though our booking was for the East Pier, specifically because it has a floating dock. We told the boat staff that our ticket was for the East Pier, and at first they didn’t want to take us there—until we realized that everyone on the boat wanted to go to the same place, and they had no choice but to take us We were supposed to arrive at 3:15 PM and ended up arriving at 5:00 PM. Overall: very poor communication, poorly maintained boats, and inattentive staff. I would have preferred a speedboat from any other provider.

Phuket to Railay, Ferry Aonang Princess Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour (บริษัท อ่าวนาง แทรเวล แอนด์ ทัวร์ จำกัด), Mar 30, 2026

Steve C

Not enough life jackets put out / across all seats and life ring was tied to the back of a chair in such a way that you would not be able to remove it easily in an emergency. Journey itself very good and on time but safety could be improved.

Phuket to Railay, Van Van + Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Mar 25, 2026

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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	$20.86
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	06:50	10:30	$20.86	5.0
Ferry	Seatran Phuket	Van + Ferry	07:15	10:30	$40.24
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	07:35	10:30	$20.86
Ferry	Tigerline Travel	Speedboat	08:00	11:15	$54.16
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	08:20	10:30	$20.86	3.5
Ferry	Andaman Wave Master	Speedboat	08:45	09:45	$27.86	4.8
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Ferry	09:15	13:00	$35.59
Bus	Siamese Trans	Bus + Van + Longtail boat	09:45	13:55	$20.12
Ferry	Koh Yao Sun Smile	Speedboat	11:00	14:00	$26.31	4.5
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	11:20	15:00	$20.86	5.0
Bus	Siamese Trans	Bus + Van + Longtail boat	11:45	15:55	$18.57
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	12:05	15:00	$20.86
Ferry	Phi Phi Cruiser	Ferry	12:30	17:30	$40.24
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	12:50	15:00	$20.86	3.5
Ferry	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Speedboat	13:30	15:00	$20.86	5.0
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Van	14:30	19:30	$27.86
Ferry	Green Planet	Speedboat	15:00	16:50	$21.67	4.3

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 411.10. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 9.29.

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 Good Luck Lanta Tour: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 9.29 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 411.10.

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

Van price : USD 9.29 - USD 31.26;
Bus tickets - USD 15.32 to USD 15.32;
Bus+Van price: USD 17.95 - USD 20.12. From Phuket to Railay starting from 06:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 13:15 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
Ferry tickets - USD 23.21 to USD 52.62.
Ferry+Van price: USD 23.21 - USD 63.45. From Phuket to Railay starting from 06:30 Kata Beach Hotel Transfer until 16:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 1
Bus+Ferry price: USD 23.68. From Phuket to Railay starting from 06:45 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 06:45 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
Bus+taxi price: USD 41.78. From Phuket to Railay starting from 14:30 Phuket Town Transfer until 14:30 Phuket Town Transfer
taxi+Van price: USD 63.33 - USD 79.67. From Phuket to Railay starting from 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 08:30 Naiyang
taxi+Ferry price: USD 79.67. From Phuket to Railay starting from 08:00 Bang Tao Beach until 08:00 Bang Tao Beach
flight price: USD 129.47 - USD 273.08. From Phuket to Railay starting from 08:50 Phuket Airport until 22:05 Phuket Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 78.31 to USD 411.12.

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

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

Vans from Phuket to Railay depart during the day - there are approximately 89 departures a day.
85 by Ferry+Van from Phuket to Railay starting from 06:30 Kata Beach Hotel Transfer until 16:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 1
Ferries leave from Phuket for Railay 39 times a day.
38 by flight from Phuket to Railay starting from 08:50 Phuket Airport until 22:05 Phuket Airport
27 by Bus+Van from Phuket to Railay starting from 06:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 13:15 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
Buses start plying the route from 06:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 16:30. There are 14 available bus trips every day.
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?

Buses

Taking a bus from Phuket 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 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 78.31.

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:

54% opted for a van.
22% users voted for a ferry ticket.
15% chosen Ferry+Van
2% decided to catch a taxi.
1% Other

Transportation from Phuket to Railay

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Railay

Cheapest Transport	$10
Fastest Transport	55m
Earliest Departure	6:30 AM
Latest Departure	10:05 PM
Departures per day	442
Distance	46 kilometers
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