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How to Travel from

Chiang Mai to Railay Beach

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Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$326.09
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$336.96
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$304.35

Thai Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$250.00
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$184.78
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$228.26

Bangkok Airways

Website:
bangkokair.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$250.00
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$239.13

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.39–$152.17
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$152.17
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$141.30

Nok Air

Website:
nokair.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$326.09
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$336.96
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$304.35

Thai Lion Mentari

Website:
lionairthai.com/en/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$391.30
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$250.00
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$239.13

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:
$26.07–$34.78
Bus from Surat Thani Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$33.70
Bus from Surat Thani Train station to Railay
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$47.83

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:
$32.61–$41.30

Greenbus Thailand

Phone:
+66 5326 6480
Website:
greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
24h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.91–$70.65

Local Minivan Thailand

Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.91–$7.61

Sombat Tour

Phone:
+66 2 936 3256
Website:
sombattour.com/
Bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Sombat
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$29.73

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:
$33.70–$39.13

Bangkok Busline

Phone:
+66 2 030 4933
Website:
bangkokbusline.co.th/?lang_code=en
Bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Sombat
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.38–$29.35

Other operators

Long-tail boat

Other from Ao Nang Pier to Railay
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.93
Other from Krabi Town Pier to Railay
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$4.39

Train operators

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Chiang Mai to Krung
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$46.74
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.43–$44.57

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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