Rome2Rio

How to get fromChiang Rai to Railay Beach (Island)by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

Find Transport to Railay Beach (Island)

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 9 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach (Island) by plane, bus, ferry, 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

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    5h 36m
    ฿2,672–5,838

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Khao San Montanatip to Floating Pier East Railayferry ferry Khao San Montanatip - Floating Pier East Railay
    23h 14m
    ฿1,726–2,371

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    29h 6m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus 438-0
    29h 38m
    ฿3,384–6,285

  5. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    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 Phuket Airport to Ao Nam Mao Hotel Transferferry ferry
    4h 55m
    ฿3,192–7,068

  6. Fly to Surat Thani, Bus

    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
    6h 41m

  7. Bus via Ko Tao

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Koh Tao Pierbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mae Haad Koh Tao to Floating Pier East Railaybus bus
    33h 25m
    ฿5,213–5,913

  8. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Thongsala Pier Seatrantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Seatran to Railay East Floating Pierferry ferry
    44h 20m
    ฿4,200–5,650

  9. Drive  1,542.1 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach (Island)car car 1,542.1 km
    21h 35m
    ฿6,815–9,844

Chiang Rai to Railay Beach (Island) by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,726Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Railay Beach (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,363.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Ban Aonang via Phuket Bus Terminal 1 and Krabi Bus Terminal in around 29h 38m.

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 Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, and Best ways to travel around Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There