Railay to Koh Tao

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

• Bus
• Ferry
• Train
• 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 Ferry+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Ferry+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 60.56. 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 27.53.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Railay to Koh Tao. Your trip will be a total of 171 miles (275 km). The flying distance is 171 miles (275 km).

The travel time from Railay to Koh Tao can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 6 to 16 hours.

The cost of the trip from Railay to Koh Tao varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Pattana Tour: travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 27.53 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Ferry+Van - a one-way Ferry+Van ticket can cost as much as USD 60.56.

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

• Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 16.82 - USD 97.87. From Railay to Koh Tao starting from 00:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 00:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
• Ferry+Van price: USD 27.53 - USD 60.56. From Railay to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Hotel Transfer until 18:00 Ao Nang Hotel Transfer
• Van+Ferry price: USD 30.28 - USD 36.70. From Railay to Koh Tao starting from 06:00 Krabi Town until 08:30 Krabi Lomprayah Office
• Van price : USD 33.80 - USD 37.37;
• taxi+Ferry price: USD 39.76 - USD 50.46. From Railay to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Transfer until 14:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
• Ferry tickets - USD 39.76 to USD 44.04.
• Train tickets - USD 39.76 to USD 39.76;
• Bus+Ferry price: USD 53.58. From Railay to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 10:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
• taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 119.28 - USD 140.69. From Railay to Koh Tao starting from 00:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 00:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay

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

• 51 by Ferry+Van from Railay to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Hotel Transfer until 18:00 Ao Nang Hotel Transfer
• 4 by Bus+Ferry from Railay to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 10:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
• Ferries leave from Railay for Koh Tao 3 times a day.
• Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 3 trains per day.

Ferries

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

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

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

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..

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

• 29% chosen Ferry+Van
• 27% users voted for a ferry ticket.
• 18% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
• 15% chosen Van+Ferry
• 4% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
• 4% chosen taxi+Ferry
• 2% users enjoyed a train ride.
• 1% Other