Rome2Rio

How to get fromChiang Rai to Railay Beachby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Railay Beach

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Krabi Airport, Longtail Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    5h 47m
    ฿2,972–5,938

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hua Lamphong station to Railay Beachbus bus
    29h 33m
    ฿1,712–2,985

  3. Bus, train, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    24h 37m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    29h

  5. Drive  1,542 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Railay Beachcar car 1,542 km
    21h 35m
    ฿5,866–8,472

  6. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier, Phuket to Manoh Pier, Koh Yao Noiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Manoh Pier Koh Yao Noi to Railay Eastferry ferry
    6h 30m
    ฿3,987–7,988

  7. Fly to Surat Thani, Bus, Longtail Boat

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    7h 8m

  8. Bus, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    30h 4m
    ฿3,257–6,387

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,373Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,367 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Railay Beach, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), อู่หมอชิต 2;Bus Depot Mochit 2, สถานีกรุงเทพ, and Hua Lamphong station in around 29h 33m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There