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19 h 57 min
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Chiang Mai, Thailand → Railay Beach, Thailand

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chiang Mai to Railay Beach

Composite routes from Chiang Mai to Railay Beach

Cheapest
19 h 57 min
Car
1455 km.
from $80
Other
5 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
1197 km.
from $78.51
24 h 45 min
Train, Bus
1197 km.
from $98.54
24 h 28 min
1198 km.
from $90.37
27 h 39 min
1198 km.
from $85.93
6 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
1197 km.
from $126.55
6 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
1197 km.
from $126.66
29 h 17 min
Bus, Ferry
1197 km.
from $97.30

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 7
World Ticket
Website
Thai Vietjet Air
Website
Bangkok Airways
Website
Thai AirAsia
Website
Nok Air
Website
Thai Lion Mentari
Website
Thai Airways International
Website
World Ticket
Website
3h 45m
Monday and Saturday
$51.09–$326.09
Thai Vietjet Air
Website
4h
Every day
$59.78–$250.00
Bangkok Airways
Website
1h 55m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$86.96–$250.00
Thai AirAsia
Website
2h 2m
Every day
$42.39–$152.17
Nok Air
Website
3h 45m
Monday and Saturday
$51.09–$326.09
Thai Lion Mentari
Website
3h 30m
Every day
$103.26–$391.30
Thai Airways International
Website
1h 55m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$86.96–$250.00
Bus operators
Found: 7
Lomprayah
Website
Tigerline Ferry
Website
Greenbus Thailand
Website
Local Minivan Thailand
Sombat Tour
Website
Paradive Travel
Website
Bangkok Busline
Website
Lomprayah
Website
1h 30m
3 times a day
$26.07–$34.78
+66 89 873 0008
+66 89 873 0008
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Tigerline Ferry
Website
1h 15m
Once daily
$32.61–$41.30
+66 980 168 181
+66 980 168 181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Greenbus Thailand
Website
24h 40m
Once daily
$48.91–$70.65
+66 5326 6480
+66 5326 6480
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Local Minivan Thailand
3h
Hourly
$3.91–$7.61
Sombat Tour
Website
10h
Every 4 hours
$16.30–$29.73
+66 2 936 3256
+66 2 936 3256
Call
Paradive Travel
Website
16h
Once daily
$33.70–$39.13
+66 81 453 5199
+66 81 453 5199
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bangkok Busline
Website
10h
5 times a day
$17.38–$29.35
+66 2 030 4933
+66 2 030 4933
Call
Other operators
Found: 1
Long-tail boat
Long-tail boat
15 min
Every 20 minutes
$2.93
Train operators
Found: 1
State Railway of Thailand
Website
State Railway of Thailand
Website
10h 5m
Every 4 hours
$5.98–$46.74
1690
1690
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Railay Beach is to bus which costs $51.09 - $70.65 and takes 27h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Railay Beach is to fly and Longtail Boat which takes 5h 11m and costs $47.83 - $141.30 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Railay Beach. However, there are services departing from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal and arriving at Railay Beach via Tour Properties and Hua Lamphong station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 39m.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Railay Beach?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Railay Beach is 1228 km. The road distance is 1468.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Railay Beach without a car is to train and Bus via Krabi Bus Terminal which takes 24h 28m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Chiang Mai to Railay Beach, including transfers.

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

Chiang Mai to Railay Beach bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Chiang Mai to Railay Beach?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Railay Beach is to bus which takes 27h 39m and costs $51.09 - $70.65 . There are no good options to train or fly between Chiang Mai to Railay Beach.

Where does the Chiang Mai to Railay Beach bus arrive?

Chiang Mai to Railay Beach bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 station.

Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Railay Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Railay Beach is 1468 km. It takes approximately 20h 49m to drive from Chiang Mai 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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