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How to Travel from

Chiang Rai to Railay Beach

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Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Surat
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.50–$343.94

Thai Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$382.16
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$343.94
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Surat
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$267.51

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$191.08
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$229.29
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Surat
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$267.51

Nok Air

Website:
nokair.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Surat
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.50–$343.94

Thai Lion Mentari

Website:
lionairthai.com/en/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$318.46
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$331.20
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Surat
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$331.20

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$254.77
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$229.29

Bus operators

Lomprayah

Phone:
+66 89 873 0008
Website:
lomprayah.com
Bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.55–$40.76
Bus from Surat Thani Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.30–$39.49

Tigerline Ferry

Phone:
+66 980 168 181
Website:
tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
Other from Bang Rong Pier to Railay
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$48.41

438 Phuket Krabi Transport

Phone:
+66 62-175-3069
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/438-phuket-krabi-transport?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjN8aG86MSwyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAsMDE5NTc1MGItNjhhOS03NzY0LThhODUtZDU5ZmFlZGEwMzdmLA
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.62–$10.64

Greenbus Thailand

Phone:
+66 5326 6480
Website:
greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
26h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$89.17

Sombat Tour

Phone:
+66 2 936 3256
Website:
sombattour.com/
Bus from Chiang Rai to Phayao
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.02–$9.55
Bus from Phayao to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$35.67

Nakhonchai Air

Phone:
1624
Website:
nakhonchaiair.com/view/
Bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$30.57

Paradive Travel

Phone:
+66 81 453 5199
Website:
paradivetravel.lnwshop.com/
Bus from Hua Lamphong station to Railay
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$45.86

Other operators

Long-tail boat

Other from Ao Nang Pier to Railay
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44

Train operators

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$52.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach is to bus via Nonthaburi which costs $51.09 - $65.22 and takes 29h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 34m and costs $103.26 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai and Railay Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Railay Beach via Opposite Samnak Ngon Khet Chatuchak and Hua Lamphong station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 59m.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Railay Beach is 1367 km. The road distance is 1566 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 32m and costs $70.65 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Rai to Railay Beach bus from?

Chiang Rai to Railay Beach bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Chiang Rai station.

Where does the Chiang Rai to Railay Beach bus arrive?

Chiang Rai to Railay Beach bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal station.

Can I drive from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Railay Beach is 1566 km. It takes approximately 22h 24m to drive from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach.

Where can I stay near Railay Beach?

There are 874+ hotels available in Railay Beach. Prices start at $19.89 per night.
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