How to Get to Railay Beach – The Easy Way

You’ve finally made it to Ao Nang (or Krabi) and now you’re wondering how to get to Railay Beach?

Understandable. You might want to check out Railay Beach, which is one of the most famous beaches in Thailand.

To get to Railay Beach, you’ll have to get there by boat.

 

Where Is Railay Beach?

 

 

Let’s start with the beginning.  Where is the famous Railay Beach?

As you can see on this map, there’s no road that leads to Railay Beach. You can reach Railay Beach via boat coming from Ao Nang Beach or Krabi Town.

 

 

 

How to Get to Railay Beach from Ao Nang

 

If you’re heading from Ao Nang to Railay Beach, it’s pretty simple. You can head to Ao Nang Beach and look for the little shop that sells boat tickets on the beach.  If you can’t find it, you can talk with the captains on the beach (they normally wear a blue t-shirt).

The tickets normally cost TBH 100 for one-way or 200 for a round-trip. Once they have enough people, the boat leaves for Railay Beach.

 

How to Get to Railay Beach from Krabi

 

The easiest way to get to Railay Beach from Krabi Town would be to get to Klong Jilad Pier to get a boat ticket.

From Krabi Town, the process will be similar too – but as it’s a bit further, you can expect to pay TBH 200 for one-way.

 

Note: From Railay Beach, you’ll find a shop that sells boat tickets to get you back to either Ao Nang or Krabi Town. Make sure to keep in mind that the boats will stop eventually, so you can ask the staff at what time they will stop running the boats.

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Where Should You Stay While You’re in the Area?

 

Ao Nang Beach

 

There are three main areas where people decide to stay when they fly to Krabi Airport. You can either stay in Krabi Town, Ao Nang or directly on Railay Beach.

I’d recommend Ao Nang as there’s not much going on in Krabi Town and Railay Beach is a bit more expensive as well as quite touristy. Railay Beach is ideal for a day-trip, but a few hours was more than enough for me.

Ao Nang was a great base even though it was quite touristy. The area is beautiful, you can find plenty of restaurants and cafés around and the beaches are nice.

 

Where to Stay in Ao Nang

 

♥ Our Pick: Golden Palm Resort – We picked that one as it was pretty affordable and it looked new. The location was not central, so we had to rent a scooter. That being said, it wasn’t super easy to get there from Krabi Town as the local transports weren’t going that way, but we managed. They also organized transport to get to Krabi Airport for us and there’s laundry available on site. The staff was super friendly.

Hostel: Tan Hostel / Surf Hostel / Wake Up

Mid-Range: Golden Palm Resort / Cocco House / Whalecome Aonang Resort

Luxury: Lux Family Villas / Ban Sainai Resort / The Nine Thipthara Klongson Resort

 

Where to Stay in Krabi Town

 

Hostel: Nomad Hostel / Pak-Up Hostel / Chanchalay Hip Hostel

Mid-Range: K.L. Boutique Hotel / The 9th House / Sita Krabi Hotel

Luxury (still pretty affordable): Krabi Front Bay / Islanda Hideaway / Maritime Park & Spa Resort

 

Where to Stay in Railay Beach

 

Hostel: Blanco Hideout

Mid-Range: Avatar Railay / Sunrise Tropical Resort / Railay Princess Resort & Spa

Luxury: Rayavadee / Bhu Nga Thani Resort & Spa / Railay Village Resort

 

Getting to Ao Nang or Krabi Town from Krabi Airport

 

From Krabi Airport, you’ll find plenty of transports available to reach Krabi Town, Ao Nang and Railay Beach. Grab App is quite expensive, so the cheapest way is to get a taxi or a shared van.

 

 

FAQ

Can you walk to Railay Beach from Ao Nang?

Unfortunately no. It would be great, but there are massive cliffs in this area. You need to access the beach by boat. Read more to learn how.

How far does it take to get to Railay Beach?

If you're already in Ao Nang, it takes about 10 to 15 minutes to reach Railay Beach.

What is there to do in Railay Beach?

There's a lot to do in Railay Beach. From beach bumming to rock climbing, from snorkeling to viewpoints. Read our blog posts about Railay Beach to plan your holidays.

 

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READ MORE ABOUT THAILAND

 

‣ Getting to Koh Lanta from Krabi
‣ What to Do in Koh Lanta
‣ Best Hostels in Koh Lanta

 

BEFORE YOU GO TO THAILAND

 

☑ Book your flight: If your flight isn’t booked yet – check out the flights on Skyscanner or via Google Flights. My top saving tip is flexibility. If you’re flexible, you should be able to find a cheaper flight.

☑ Book your accommodation: I always use Airbnb and Booking.com. If you’d rather stay in a hostel, you should take a look at the options on Hostelworld. If you click on the Airbnb link and you don’t have an account yet – you’ll get a $30 discount on your first booking.

☑ Protect your cute face: Oh, you may want to protect your cute face with a travel medical insurance. I would suggest SafetyWing as they offer the best rates, especially for long-term travelers. Otherwise, you can also take a look at World Nomads.

☑ Pack the essentials: You can consult this list when it’s time to pack your bag! Do not leave without a universal charger, a power bank and your passport!

☑  Do you need a visa? If you aren’t sure if you need a visa, it would be a smart idea to take a quick look before you go. You can use iVisa – it’s super useful and easy to use.

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