What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Railay Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Railay Beach is to ferry and Longtail Boat which costs ฿800 - ฿1700 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Railay Beach?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Railay Beach is to fly and Longtail Boat which takes 3h 9m and costs ฿4400 - ฿10000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Railay Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Railay Beach. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ko Samui and Railay Beach?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ko Samui to Railay Beach. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui and arriving at Railay East via Koh Phangan Hotel Transfer and Krabi Town Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Railay Beach?

The distance between Ko Samui and Railay Beach is 256 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Ko Samui to Railay Beach?

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How do I travel from Ko Samui to Railay Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Railay Beach without a car is to bus and ferry via Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal which takes 4h 2m and costs ฿1900 - ฿2200.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Railay Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Ko Samui to Railay Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Railay Beach bus from?

Ko Samui to Railay Beach bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Railay Beach bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Railay Beach bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Railay Beach station.

Where can I stay near Railay Beach?

There are 1119+ hotels available in Railay Beach.

Ko Samui to Railay Beach - 7 ways to travel via bus and ferry, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Railay Beach by busferry, ferry, car ferry, car, or plane

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

Bus and ferry via Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal
best
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminalbusferry
4h 2m
฿1,984–2,184
Ferry, Longtail Boat
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry
2. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Hotel Transfer to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry
3. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry
9h 30m
฿806–1,671
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Railay Beachcar
4h 54m
฿1,019–1,543
Fly to Krabi Airport, Longtail Boat
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane USM - KBV
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry
3h 9m
฿4,450–9,946
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Railay Beachbusferry
5h 30m
฿1,600
Bus and ferry, Longtail Boat
1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Ao Nangbusferry
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Pier to Railay Beachferry
8h 25m
฿920
Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Railay Beachferry
4h 25m
฿5,281–10,826

Ko Samui to Railay Beach by busferry

21Weekly Busferry

5h 30mAverage Duration

฿1,600Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Railay Beach.

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Distance: 256.5 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Railay Beach, Thailand?

Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,284 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Railay East via Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Koh Phangan Hotel Transfer, Krabi Town Hotel Transfer, and Krabi Town Pier in around 9h 30m.

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