Railay to Phuket by van, ferry, bus, flight, taxi from THB 243

Railay to Phuket Destination Reviews

Brett W

Super trip at high speed

Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Jun 28, 2026

Islam T

Good, smooth and clear instructions

Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Jun 1, 2026

Melissa

Great service Punctual and staff most helpful I did pay the extra 100 baht for premium and it was worth it The journey was bumpy though- be prepared - due to the weather

Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat + Van, Phi Phi Cabana, May 29, 2026

Stephen

Efficient and effective and on time

Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, May 4, 2026

Alan

Smooth and efficient as always

Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Apr 10, 2026

Jordan R

Everything was smooth, and the journey on the ferry actually only took around 90 mins which we were surprised about. We paid 200 to upgrade to VIP where we enjoyed the top deck basically by ourselves and had some included drinks and snacks. All in all, not a single complaint

Railay to Phuket, Ferry Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Jan 2, 2026

Amber C

This was not a direct ferry via speedboat as was advertised. Our purchase stated 70 min trip and this was 2.5 hours with multiple stops.

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

Joerg K

Ride was fast, perfect in time. The sea was calm, so the ride in this powerful boat was very nice. At the pier taxi was already waiting!

Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Oct 28, 2025

Richard H

The boat showed up early, the boat left early, by 10 minutes. I was standing at the base of East Railay Pier for 30 minutes, then some guy said "Where you go?" He took a picture of my phone voucher, a picture of me, pointed at the boat as it came in and said "Lets go" And we did.

Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), Oct 27, 2025

Ana

Smooth ride

Railay to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Gosafe Transport (โกเซฟ ทรานสปอร์ต), Jul 31, 2025

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Railay to Phuket Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Ferry	Green Planet	Speedboat	09:15	11:30	$20.77	5.0
Ferry	Green Planet	Speedboat	10:40	12:40	$20.77	3.8
Ferry	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Speedboat	11:00	12:30	$21.04	4.5
Ferry	Koh Yao Sun Smile	Speedboat	11:40	14:10	$26.24	4.3
Ferry	Andaman Wave Master	Speedboat	12:45	14:30	$29.67
Ferry	Koh Yao Sun Smile	Speedboat	13:40	16:10	$26.24	4.3
Ferry	Andaman Wave Master	Speedboat	14:00	15:45	$26.70
Ferry	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Speedboat	15:00	16:10	$21.04	4.7

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 taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 394.08. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 7.21.

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 Good Luck Lanta Tour: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 7.21 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 394.08.

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

Van price : USD 7.21 - USD 41.54;
Ferry+Van price: USD 12.52 - USD 46.64. From Railay to Phuket starting from 08:00 Ao Nam Mao Pier until 14:00 Krabi Town Hotel Transfer
Bus+taxi price: USD 13.35. 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
Bus+Van price: USD 13.50 - USD 23.14. From Railay to Phuket starting from 07:30 Ao Nam Mao pier until 11:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
Bus tickets - USD 13.53 to USD 13.53;
Van+taxi price: USD 23.59. From Railay to Phuket starting from 08:00 Krabi Airport until 15:00 Ao Nang Transfer
taxi+Van price: USD 28.04 - USD 29.97. From Railay to Phuket starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Hotel Transfer until 15:30 Ao Nang Hotel Transfer
Ferry tickets - USD 29.67 to USD 50.14.
taxi+Ferry price: USD 30.56. From Railay to Phuket starting from 14:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 14:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
flight price: USD 130.93 - USD 444.62. From Railay to Phuket starting from 08:25 Krabi Airport until 20:20 Krabi Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 75.06 to USD 394.10.

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

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

Vans from Railay to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 215 departures a day.
38 by Bus+Van from Railay to Phuket starting from 07:30 Ao Nam Mao pier until 11:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
25 by Ferry+Van from Railay to Phuket starting from 08:00 Ao Nam Mao Pier until 14:00 Krabi Town Hotel Transfer
14 by taxi+Van from Railay to Phuket starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Hotel Transfer until 15:30 Ao Nang Hotel Transfer
Ferries leave from Railay for Phuket 9 times a day.
Buses start plying the route from 10:20 - you can also take a bus as late as 10:20. There are 2 available bus trips every day.
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?

Buses

Taking a bus from Railay to Phuket 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 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 75.06.

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:

37% users voted for a ferry ticket.
34% opted for a van.
13% chosen Ferry+Van
11% chosen Bus+Van
2% decided to catch a taxi.
1% Other

Transportation from Railay to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Railay to Phuket

Cheapest Transport	$8
Fastest Transport	55m
Earliest Departure	5:30 AM
Latest Departure	8:20 PM
Departures per day	520
Distance	46 kilometers
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