How to get around Railay
No roads, cars or scooters. Walk between the beaches and take a longtail boat in from Ao Nang or Krabi Town.
Ways to get around Railay
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Longtail boat from Ao Nang | About 100–200 THB | 15 min; leaves when full, none in rough weather |
| Longtail from Krabi Town | About 100–200 THB | Chao Fah pier, about 45 min |
| Walking | Free | West to East by a 5-minute path; Ton Sai needs a cliff or low-tide route |
Taxis in Railay
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No roads or ride apps. Boats from Ao Nang and Krabi Town run daily; book a return before late afternoon.
Arriving in Railay
Via Krabi airport (KBV)
Airport to Ao Nang by shuttle or taxi (about 150–700 THB, 40 min), then longtail boat to Railay, 100–200 THB.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the left. Drive with your home licence plus a 1949-Convention IDP; scooters need the motorcycle category or police fine you.
- Onward travel in Thailand: Cheap domestic flights link main cities; overnight sleeper trains run Bangkok–Chiang Mai and south; VIP buses, minivans and ferries cover the rest.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Railay?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No roads or ride apps. Boats from Ao Nang and Krabi Town run daily; book a return before late afternoon.
What's the best way to get around Railay?
No roads, cars or scooters. Walk between the beaches and take a longtail boat in from Ao Nang or Krabi Town.
How do I get from the airport to Railay?
Airport to Ao Nang by shuttle or taxi (about 150–700 THB, 40 min), then longtail boat to Railay, 100–200 THB.
Is Railay walkable?
Walkable center.
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