Koh Tao to Railay

Koh Tao to Railay

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Koh Tao to Railay Destination Reviews

W
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
MJ
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
CC
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
AN
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
SS
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
VC
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

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
07:00
14:00
$29.73
  4.5
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat + Bus/Van + Longtail Boat
07:00
14:30
$40.06
  5.0
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
07:05
14:30
$31.48
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
09:00
16:30
$40.06
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
09:30
18:00
$29.73
  4.5
Ferry
Van2Travel
Catamaran + Van + Longtail Boat
09:30
17:00
$41.01
  5.0
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat + Bus/Van + Longtail Boat
11:00
18:00
$40.06
  5.0
Bus
Koh Tao Booking Center
Speedboat + Van
11:00
17:00
$50.87
  4.0
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
12:00
19:30
$40.06
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
13:00
20:30
$40.06
Van
Udomrat Tour
Sleeper Boat + Van
19:00
10:50
$28.61
Ferry
Fame Tour
Sleeper Boat + Van
21:00
08:00
$41.33
  5.0
Van
Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
Van + Sleeper Boat
21:00
10:00
$28.61
  4.0

Transportation from Koh Tao to Railay

Facts about the transport from Koh Tao to Railay

Cheapest Transport$26
Fastest Transport4h 30m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day48
Distance225 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFame Tour, Future Travel and Service, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Nara Travel, Nor Phuangphet Transport, Ramon Transport, Ruea Chor Maetapee, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Songserm, Udomrat Tour, Van2Travel

How to get from Koh Tao to Railay

Travelling between Koh Tao and Railay is possible by Bus, ferry, 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 63.59 if you go by Ferry; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry+van which will set you back mere USD 27.20.

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 27.20 if you opt for a Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล) ferry+van and as expensive as USD 63.59 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 ?

  • 38 by Ferry+Van from Koh Tao to Railay starting from 07:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao until 21:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao
  • 8 from Koh Tao to Railay starting from 07:05 Mae Haad Koh Tao until 21:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao
  • 2 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

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 remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 46% travelled aboard a ferry
  • 42% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 10% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 1% Other