Phuket to Railay East

Phuket to Railay East

Phuket
Railay East
Sun, May 19
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$7
 
 
$399

Other Options

Phuket to Railay East Schedule

Phuket to Railay East Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
BangkokTaxi24 Economy 3pax Any time$ 75.70
438 Phuket Krabi Transport Van 13pax 06:40 - 09:40$ 6.62
Ao Nang Travel And Tour Ferry 08:30 - 10:30$ 21.25
Thai AirAsia Economy #FD309211:55 - 13:20$ 94.84

Transportation from Phuket to Railay East

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Railay East

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure6:40 AM
Latest Departure11:55 AM
Departures per day72
Distance61 kilometers
Transport Companies438 Phuket Krabi Transport, Andaman Taxis, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, BangkokTaxi24, Call Me Taxi, Good Luck Lanta Tour, JOY, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Phi Phi Kanichta Tour, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Ramon Transport, Songserm, Thai AirAsia

Phuket to Railay East Destination Reviews

SD
Bus was comfortable enough, made decent time, Krabi bus ‘ station ‘ left a lot to be desired.
Bus VIP 24, Minibus 1996 (Minibus 1996), May 5, 2024
SL
While generally the booking process is simple and straight forward. But the journey was odd, driver stops in between several times to pick up goods.
Van Van 13pax, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 23, 2024
JP
We were given the option to go on the bus at 14:45 instead of 16:00 which was nice, but the van stopped so many times that we ended up, arriving at the exact same time that we would have if we took 16:00 van. It turned from a 2 and 1/2 hour trip to a 4 1/2 hour trip. They also dropped us off way outside of Krabi town. And then wanted us to pay ฿100 more to get to Krabi town we did that, but they still didn't even drop us off at our hotel so we ended up paying again to get a taxi to take us to our hotel which was only about a five minute drive away from where we were. We ended up paying almost ฿300 more when they could have just dropped us off where we were intended to go.
Van Van 13pax, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 2, 2024
AD
Driver left me on wrong place, after I told him about it he bring me to the right one but I was waiting for him and nearly I miss the train. He also try to ask me for money but I hope it was only some misunderstood.
Bus VIP 24, Minibus 1996 (Minibus 1996), Feb 29, 2024
ML
Everything worked out great. We actually had a departure at 15:20 but were able to drive to Krabi earlier. The journey was flawless and there were no problems. Once we arrived in Krabi, we were taken directly to our accommodation for an additional 100 baht. We can recommend it without any problems.
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Van Van 13pax, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Feb 7, 2024
W
The trip went well, and I was allowed to take an earlier bus instead of my scheduled one without any additional fee, which I appreciate. HOWEVER, the arrival was chaotic to say the least. The bus did not drop us off at the actual bus station in Krabi. Instead, the driver stopped in front of a random shop/cafe, where from the very first second we were harassed to take a "recommended" transport to Ao Nang. When I say harassed, I mean it - my arm was literally pulled towards one of their cars. Impossible to take a grab from there. Make sure you escape that chaos and walk up to the actual bus station (only few minutes walk), you can easily take a grab from there.
Van Van 13pax, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Jan 29, 2024
MM
Very well organized
Bus VIP 24, Minibus 1996 (Minibus 1996), Jan 24, 2024
GT
Not the right bus to start with and took much longer than expected. Please issue a refund
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Van Van 13pax, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Jan 4, 2024
JO
Bus driver and ticket woman were really nice and helpful.
Bus VIP 24, Minibus 1996 (Minibus 1996), Dec 30, 2023
CD
We were dropped off in front of a small store run by the local mafia from which it was impossible to order a grab. We had to walk to the end of the street to get out of this mafia territory! Disappointing to once again be taken for a walking greenback and agreements between the van company and them. We walked in the rain! Our driver explained it all to us afterwards!
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Van Van 13pax, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Dec 2, 2023
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How to get from Phuket to Railay East

Travelling between Phuket and Railay East is possible by Flight, bus, ferry, van and taxi. Ferry guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 398.50 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 6.10.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 6 hours to travel between Phuket and Railay East depending on the means of transport you choose.

Ferry is the fastest way to travel between Phuket and Railay East. Ferry will bring you to your destination in 2h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 5h 45m to reach Railay East.

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

Travelling between Phuket and Railay East can be as cheap as USD 6.10 if you opt for a 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่) van and as expensive as USD 398.50 if you buy a JOY taxi 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 Phuket and Railay East ?

  • 4 from Phuket to Krabi starting from 08:30 Rassada Pier until 09:30 Bang Rong Pier
  • 1 from Phuket to Krabi starting from 11:55 Phuket Airport until 11:55 Phuket Airport
  • 1 from Phuket to Krabi starting from 11:00 Phuket bus Terminal 1 until 11:00 Phuket bus Terminal 1
  • 1 by taxi+Van from Phuket to Krabi starting from 09:20 Phuket Bus Terminal 1 until 09:20 Phuket Bus Terminal 1
  • 1 from Phuket to Krabi starting from 06:40 Phuket Bus Terminal 1 until 06:40 Phuket Bus Terminal 1
  • 64 from Phuket to Krabi starting from 00:00 Phuket Airport until 00:00 Phuket Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Phuket to Railay East.

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Phuket to Krabi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 87.57.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Phuket and Krabi

Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย)

Bus

Travelling from Phuket to Krabi overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Phuket and Krabi

Good Luck Lanta Tour

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Phuket and Krabi

Andaman Taxis, BangkokTaxi24, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), JOY, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman (ภูเก็ตทรานสเฟอร์ทราเวลอันดามัน), Ramon Transport (รมณ ทรานสปอร์ต)

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 Phuket and Krabi

Ao Nang Travel And Tour (บริษัท อ่าวนาง แทรเวล แอนด์ ทัวร์ จำกัด), Koh Yao Sun Smile

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Phuket and Krabi, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Phuket and Krabi

438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่)

What is the most popular transport to get from Phuket to Railay East?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 28% chosen taxi+Van
  • 27% took a van
  • 21% travelled aboard a ferry
  • 20% bought a taxi ride
  • 4% opted for a bus