Railay to Phuket

Railay to Phuket

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Railay to Phuket Destination Reviews

A
Smooth ride
Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Gosafe Transport (โกเซฟ ทรานสปอร์ต), Jul 31, 2025
AG
The boat was clean, comfortable and on time. Much better than some of the other big boats.
Railay to Phuket, Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jul 29, 2025
BP
The taxi people at the exit door is a racket - not representative of taxi services a mere 60 second walk out on the street. They wanted 900 Baht for my ride, even pointing to a board with ‘pricing’ - NEVER fall for that. After scoffing at my offers, my cost was 500 Baht:)
Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Awaycation Trip, Jul 3, 2025
BT
Boat ran on time. Instructions were clear. Everything was good.
Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Apr 27, 2025
G
Timely, efficient, and easy to find
Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Dec 5, 2023
J
The main bout engine was down so there was a long wait time at two ports no water was provided during the wait times
Railay to Phuket, Ferry Long Tail Boat + Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour (บริษัท อ่าวนาง แทรเวล แอนด์ ทัวร์ จำกัด), Oct 14, 2023
FK
More stops than expected, so more then half an hour later arrival. Also very bumpy. But you get used to it, after to hours.
Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Jul 31, 2023
EJ
All Perfect!!
Railay to Phuket, Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour (บริษัท อ่าวนาง แทรเวล แอนด์ ทัวร์ จำกัด), Mar 21, 2023
G
The “speed” boat was nearly 1hr late at the Bang Rong Pier :( we were told to meet at Railey Pier East but then we’re out into a long tail boat (poorly explained by the staff what’s happening), to get to another place to get on the truck, then to get to Ao Nang ferry pier where it all felt chaotic with the bags being put on the actual speed boat and people cramming into the boat. Overall it wasn’t a good experience.
Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Jan 3, 2023
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Railay to Phuket Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
09:15
11:30
$21.37
  5.0
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
10:40
12:40
$21.37
  3.8
Ferry
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Speedboat
11:00
12:30
$21.64
  4.5
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
11:40
14:10
$26.22
  4.3
Ferry
Supaporn Speedboat
Speedboat
13:00
15:15
$25.29
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
13:40
16:10
$26.22
  4.3
Ferry
Andaman Wave Master
Speedboat
14:00
15:45
$27.47
Ferry
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Speedboat
15:00
16:10
$21.64
  4.5

Transportation from Railay to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Railay to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure8:45 PM
Departures per day259
Distance67 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAEC 168 Transport and Travel, Andaman Shuttle, Andaman Taxis, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, At Lanta Vacation, Bangkok Airways, BangkokTaxi24, Call Me Taxi Thailand, Glassflower, Good Luck Lanta Tour, Gosafe Transport, Green Planet, Happy EV Taxi, K and P Travel and Tour, Kanokwan Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, King Travel, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Krabi Sea Pearl, KrabiShuttle, Paradies Sea Travel and Tour, Phantip 1970, Phuket Orchid Tour, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Ramon Transport, Ramon Transport Private, RTC Transport, Seatran Phuket, Siamese Trans, Supaporn Speedboat, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thubthim Siam Travel, Torch, TransBaanTon

How to get from Railay to Phuket

When you want to get from Railay to Phuket, 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 flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 428.80. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 10.53.

How far is Railay from Phuket?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Railay to Phuket. Your trip will be a total of 42 miles (67 km). The flying distance is 42 miles (67 km).

How long does it take to get from Railay to Phuket?

The travel time from Railay to Phuket can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 25 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Railay to Phuket?

The cost of the trip from Railay to Phuket varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Krabi Sea Pearl: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 10.53 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 428.80.

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

  • Van price : USD 10.53 - USD 42.73;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 10.99 - USD 20.51. From Railay to Phuket starting from 07:30 Ao Nam Mao pier until 13:30 Ao Nam Mao pier
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 13.74. From Railay to Phuket starting from 10:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 10:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • taxi+Van price: USD 22.89 - USD 30.52. From Railay to Phuket starting from 10:30 Ao Nang Transfer until 10:30 Ao Nang Transfer
  • Van+taxi price: USD 24.27. From Railay to Phuket starting from 08:00 Krabi Airport until 15:00 Ao Nang Transfer
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 27.53 - USD 51.89. From Railay to Phuket starting from 10:00 Krabi Town Hotel Transfer until 15:15 Floating Pier East Railay
  • Ferry tickets - USD 30.52 to USD 33.67.
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 31.44 - USD 33.27. From Railay to Phuket starting from 12:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 14:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • flight price: USD 72.77 - USD 428.81. From Railay to Phuket starting from 09:25 Krabi Airport until 20:45 Krabi Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 64.10 to USD 403.66.

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

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

  • 28 by Ferry+Van from Railay to Phuket starting from 10:00 Krabi Town Hotel Transfer until 15:15 Floating Pier East Railay
  • 25 by flight from Railay to Phuket starting from 09:25 Krabi Airport until 20:45 Krabi Airport
  • Vans from Railay to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 22 departures a day.
  • Ferries leave from Railay for Phuket 6 times a day.
  • 4 by taxi+Ferry from Railay to Phuket starting from 12:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 14:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Railay to Phuket 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 Railay to Phuket. 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 64.10.

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 Railay to Phuket 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 Railay to Phuket. 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 Phuket.

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 Railay to Phuket

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

  • 49% opted for a van.
  • 18% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 14% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 8% chosen Bus+Van
  • 8% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 2% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 1% Other