How to Travel from
Padang Besar to Railay Beach
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Padang Besar, Thailand → Railay Beach, Thailand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Padang Besar to Railay Beach
Composite routes from Padang Besar to Railay Beach
Cheapest
21 h 26 min
Car
522 km.
from $28
Other
10 h 47 min
Ferry
219 km.
from $209.64
12 h
220 km.
from $23.57
12 h 51 min
Train
220 km.
from $161.87
18 h 20 min
Bus, Ferry
219 km.
from $114.68
6 h 48 min
Train, Plane
220 km.
from $143.15
Route Navigator Padang Besar - Railay Beach
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto ถนนเพชรกาฬ
ถนนเพชรกาฬ, 1 km 877 м
1 km 877 м
Turn right onto ถนนปาดังเบซาร์
ถนนปาดังเบซาร์, 1 km 523 м
1 km 523 м
Turn left onto ถนนปาดังเบซาร์
ถนนปาดังเบซาร์, 262 м
262 м
Turn right
125 м
125 м
Turn left
485 м
485 м
Turn left onto 7
317 м
317 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jalan Kangar-Padang Besar
Jalan Kangar-Padang Besar, 1 km 782 м
1 km 782 м
Keep right onto 7
7 km 88 м
7 km 88 м
Turn right onto 265
4 km 200 м
4 km 200 м
Turn right onto Jalan Kaki Bukit - Wang Kelian
Jalan Kaki Bukit - Wang Kelian, 26 km 419 м
26 km 419 м
Turn right
1 km 619 м
1 km 619 м
Turn left
1 km 974 м
1 km 974 м
Turn right onto สต.ถ1-0031
2 km 637 м
2 km 637 м
Turn left
4 km 565 м
4 km 565 м
Turn left onto ถนนยนตรการกำธร
ถนนยนตรการกำธร, 45 м
45 м
Turn right onto 4137
15 km 567 м
15 km 567 м
Turn right onto 4362
3 km 590 м
3 km 590 м
Turn right onto 4362
3 km 538 м
3 km 538 м
Turn right onto สต.4010
11 km 19 м
11 km 19 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto สต.4010
4 km 473 м
4 km 473 м
Turn left onto สต.5025
8 km 568 м
8 km 568 м
Turn right onto สต.3007
10 km 282 м
10 km 282 м
Turn sharp right onto สต.ถ1-0005
4 km 999 м
4 km 999 м
Turn left onto สต.3023
1 km 612 м
1 km 612 м
Turn right onto 404
22 km 342 м
22 km 342 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 404
41 km 748 м
41 km 748 м
Keep left
1 km 602 м
1 km 602 м
Turn sharp right
2 km 674 м
2 km 674 м
Turn left
38 м
38 м
Keep left onto ถนนวิเศษกุล
ถนนวิเศษกุล, 151 м
151 м
Turn slight right onto ถนนวิเศษกุล
ถนนวิเศษกุล, 15 м
15 м
Turn left onto ถนนวิเศษกุล
ถนนวิเศษกุล, 1 km 573 м
1 km 573 м
Keep left onto ถนนวิเศษกุล
ถนนวิเศษกุล, 59 м
59 м
Turn right onto ถนนเพชรเกษม
ถนนเพชรเกษม, 9 km 73 м
9 km 73 м
Turn left onto 4158
16 km 53 м
16 km 53 м
Turn right onto 4159
1 km 562 м
1 km 562 м
Turn left onto ตง.1013
11 km 935 м
11 km 935 м
Turn left onto ถนนเพชรเกษม
ถนนเพชรเกษม, 84 km 387 м
84 km 387 м
Turn left onto ถนนมหาราช
ถนนมหาราช, 332 м
332 м
Turn right
1 km 157 м
1 km 157 м
Turn left onto ถนนวัชระ
ถนนวัชระ, 104 м
104 м
Make a U-turn onto ถนนวัชระ
ถนนวัชระ, 105 м
105 м
Turn left onto วัชระ 8
วัชระ 8, 219 м
219 м
Turn left
180 м
180 м
Turn right onto วัชระ 10 หมู่บ้านไทย-จีน
วัชระ 10 หมู่บ้านไทย-จีน, 1 km 729 м
1 km 729 м
Turn right onto 4034
4 km 195 м
4 km 195 м
Turn left onto 4204
5 km 387 м
5 km 387 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 4203
453 м
453 м
Turn left
153 м
153 м
Keep left
394 м
394 м
Turn slight right
390 м
390 м
Turn right
17 м
17 м
Keep left
8 м
8 м
Keep left
148 м
148 м
Turn left
159 м
159 м
Turn right
1 km 64 м
1 km 64 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Website:
bangkokair.com/
Plane from Hat Yai to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.13–$191.08
Bus operators
Lomprayah
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 Railay Beach to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.90–$36.94
Tigerline Ferry
Other from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$203.82
Other from Koh Lanta to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.75–$140.12
Good Luck Lanta Tour
Phone:
+66980235239
Email:
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/good-luck-lanta-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjN8aG86MSwyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAsMDE5NTc1MGItNjhhOS03NzY0LThhODUtZDU5ZmFlZGEwMzdmLA
Bus from Krabi Bus Station to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29
Smart En Plus
Other from Hat Yai Bus Station to Koh
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.29
Other from Koh Lipe Immigration point to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.49
Local Minivan Thailand
Bus from Padang Besar to Hat
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.42
Bus from Songkhla to Trang
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.84–$7.64
Bus from Trang to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.48
Phantip Travel
Bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.83–$25.48
Hat Yai Transport
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.06
Other operators
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Other from Koh Lanta to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.02–$52.23
Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club
Other from Koh Lanta to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$48.41
Langkawi Ferry Line
Phone:
04-966 3988
Website:
langkawiferryline.com
Other from Kuala Perlis to Kuah
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.46
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Train from Padang Besar to Hat
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.53–$31.85
Train from Hat Yai to Surat
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.69–$40.76
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island)?
The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island) is to Minivan and bus which costs $17.39 - $28.26 and takes 14h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island)?
The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island) is to train and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $44.57 - $195.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Padang Besar and Railay Beach (Island)?
No, there is no direct bus from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island). However, there are services departing from Padang Besar and arriving at Phuket Bus Terminal 1 via Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Surathani Talad Kaset Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
How far is it from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island)?
The distance between Padang Besar and Railay Beach (Island) is 402 km. The road distance is 461.9 km.
How do I travel from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island) without a car?
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island) without a car is to ferry and Speedboat which takes 10h 47m and costs $54.35 - $315.22 .
How long does it take to get from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island)?
It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island) bus from?
Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island) bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Padang Besar station.
Train, bus or fly from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island)?
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island) is to Minivan and bus via Surat Thani which takes 12h and costs $17.39 - $31.52 . There are no good options to train or bus between Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island).
Where does the Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island) bus arrive?
Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island) bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.
Can I drive from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island)?
Yes, the driving distance between Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island) is 462 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Padang Besar to Railay Beach (Island).
Where can I stay near Railay Beach (Island)?
There are 874+ hotels available in Railay Beach (Island). Prices start at $19.89 per night.
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