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Koh Tao to Railay Destination Reviews

Fee L

We got pushed into one bed instead of the two beds we paid for. We got switched between vans 4 times and there was no explanation whatsoever on how to get from one point to another (also nothing through 12go)

Koh Tao to Railay, Van Van + Sleeper Boat, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Mar 9, 2026

Marie H

Every staff member gave me a different answer on the detailed itenerary. I needed to know, whether there’s a stop in Ao Nang or no, but with each change of transportation (3 in 6 hours) I got a different response not knowing where I’d end up

Koh Tao to Railay, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Feb 28, 2026

Mathias H

It wasn’t luxury but it was fun to try!

Koh Tao to Railay, Van Van + Sleeper Boat, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Jan 20, 2026

William

26 people crammed into a tiny room, it was carnage

Koh Tao to Railay, Ferry Ferry + Van + Ferry, Koh Tao Booking Center (Koh Tao Booking Center), Feb 24, 2025

Maher J

Everything worked pretty flawlessly. The sleeper ferry is comfy, especially when not full. It does rock back and forth and up and down depending on the weather. Should usually be fine though, I slept pretty okay :) You should know that the boat to Railay just leaves whenermver there's enough people to make the trip so you wait there for awhile not knowing when things will happen but they usually do.

Koh Tao to Railay, Ferry Sleeper Boat + Van + Longtail Boat, Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์), Aug 6, 2023

Carla C

The sleeper ferry was fully booked but they added some mattress directly on the floor between some beds. But I slept unexpectedly well. One issue was that there weren't many indication on the ticket/reservation for what to do after the first ferry to find the minivan but some people helped us find the was. Great overall. We got to the destination early. First ferry is approximately 8h then a bus for around 3h and a long tail boat of 15-20min.

Koh Tao to Railay, Ferry Sleeper Boat + Van + Longtail Boat, Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์), May 17, 2023

Alejandro N

Everything perfect and on time. From koh Tao to Ao Nang, we arrived even earlier. Recommended.

Koh Tao to Railay, Ferry Sleeper Boat + Van + Longtail Boat, Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์), Oct 29, 2022

Sarah S

Sleeper ferry was great, but my seat in the mini van had no leg room and was super uncomfortable.

Koh Tao to Railay, Ferry Sleeper Boat + Van + Longtail Boat, Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์), Jul 22, 2022

Valeria C

Ferry to Koh Phangan, then speed boat to Surat Thani, then bus to Krabi. The bus stops at Lomprayah Krabi office, then a mini van will take you to Ao Nammao Pier and finally. a longtail boat will take you to Railay East.

Koh Tao to Railay, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jun 20, 2022

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Koh Tao to Railay Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Ferry	Lomprayah	Express	07:00	14:00	$28.92	4.5
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat + Bus/Van + Longtail Boat	07:00	14:30	$38.98	5.0
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	07:05	14:30	$30.62
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	09:00	16:30	$38.98
Ferry	Lomprayah	Express	09:30	18:00	$28.92	4.5
Ferry	Van2Travel	Catamaran + Van + Longtail Boat	09:30	17:00	$39.90	5.0
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat + Bus/Van + Longtail Boat	11:00	18:00	$38.98	5.0
Bus	Koh Tao Booking Center	Speedboat + Van	11:00	17:00	$49.49	4.0
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	12:00	19:30	$38.98
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	13:00	20:30	$38.98
Van	Udomrat Tour	Sleeper Boat + Van	19:00	10:50	$27.84
Ferry	Fame Tour	Sleeper Boat + Van	21:00	08:00	$40.21	5.0
Van	Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel	Van + Sleeper Boat	21:00	10:00	$27.84	4.0

How to get from Koh Tao to Railay

Travelling between Koh Tao and Railay is possible by Bus, ferry, train, van and taxi. Ferry+van guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi+ferry is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 61.87 if you go by Ferry; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry+van which will set you back mere USD 27.84.

How long does it take to get from Koh Tao to Railay?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 17 hours to travel between Koh Tao and Railay depending on the means of transport you choose.

Ferry+van is the fastest way to travel between Koh Tao and Railay. Ferry+van will bring you to your destination in 4h 30m. Taxi+ferry does a much slower job and take about 16h 30m to reach Railay.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Tao to Railay?

Travelling between Koh Tao and Railay can be as cheap as USD 27.84 if you opt for a Udomrat Tour ferry+van and as expensive as USD 61.87 if you buy a Lomlahkkhirin (ลมหลักคิรินทร์) Ferry ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Koh Tao and Railay ?

37 by Ferry+Van from Koh Tao to Railay starting from 07:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao until 21:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao
10 from Koh Tao to Railay starting from 07:05 Mae Haad Koh Tao until 21:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao
3 from Koh Tao to Railay starting from 21:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao until 21:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao
1 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Tao to Railay starting from 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah until 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Koh Tao to Railay.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Koh Tao and Railay

Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์), Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomlahkkhirin (ลมหลักคิรินทร์), Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Van2Travel

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Koh Tao to Railay?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

47% chosen Ferry+Van
38% travelled aboard a ferry
10% chosen taxi+Ferry
2% chosen Bus+Ferry
1% Other

Transportation from Koh Tao to Railay

Facts about the transport from Koh Tao to Railay

Cheapest Transport	$25
Fastest Transport	4h 30m
Earliest Departure	7:00 ص
Latest Departure	9:00 م
Departures per day	51
Distance	225 kilometers
Transport Companies	A and T Travel, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Fame Tour, Future Travel and Service, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Nara Travel, Ramon Transport, Ruea Chor Maetapee, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Songserm, Udomrat Tour, Van2Travel

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Koh Tao to Railay