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How to get fromRailay Beach to George Townby car, train, car ferry, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Railay Beach to George Town by car, train, car ferry, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Railay Beach to Thung Songcar car
    2. Take the train from Thung Song to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train 45
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 56m
    RM 88–362

  2. Longtail Boat, bus, Minivan, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 39m
    RM 69–326

  3. Longtail Boat, bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    10h 58m
    RM 119–364

  4. Ferry, train, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train
    5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    14h 32m
    RM 223–1,309

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Railay Beach to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 20m
    RM 203–293

  6. Longtail Boat, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ao Nang to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pak Bara Pier to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    15h 8m
    RM 200–700

  7. Drive 472.1 km

    1. Drive from Railay Beach to George Towncar car 472.1 km
    7h 11m
    RM 209–301

  8. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Railay Beach to Phuketbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    7h 34m

  9. Longtail Boat to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KBV - PEN
    8h 22m
    RM 236–696

Railay Beach to George Town by ferry, bus, foot, train, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRM 223Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Railay Beach, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Railay Beach to George Town. However, you can drive to Thung Song, take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Padang Besar, take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Railay Beach to Komtar Bus Terminal via Ao Nang Pier, บ้านอ่าวนาง ;Ban Aonang, กระบี่, and Hat Yai in around 10h 58m.

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