Railay to Surat Thani

Railay to Surat Thani

Railay
Surat Thani
Sun, Jul 7
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$12
 
 
$195

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Railay to Surat Thani Schedule

Railay to Surat Thani Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Andaman Taxis Comfort 3pax Any time฿ 2,915
Phichet Transport Van 07:00 - 10:00฿ 240
Phantip 1970 Minivan 09:00 - 13:30฿ 480
Krabi Sea Pearl Minivan 11:20 - 15:00฿ 424
Krabi Sea Pearl Minivan 15:20 - 18:30฿ 423
Thai Vietjet Economy 20:40 - 07:15฿ 3,850

Transportation from Railay to Surat Thani

Facts about the transport from Railay to Surat Thani

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure8:40 PM
Departures per day28
Distance125 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, 12Go Transport Transfer, Andaman Taxis, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Krabi Sea Pearl, Phantip 1970, Phichet Transport, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Ramon Transport, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Thai Vietjet

How to get from Railay to Surat Thani

When you want to get from Railay to Surat Thani, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 194.45. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi+van as a taxi+van ticket costs as low as USD 11.42.

How far is Railay from Surat Thani?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Railay to Surat Thani. Your trip will be a total of 78 miles (125 km). The flying distance is 78 miles (125 km).

How long does it take to get from Railay to Surat Thani?

The travel time from Railay to Surat Thani can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 11 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Railay to Surat Thani?

The cost of the trip from Railay to Surat Thani varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล): travelling by taxi+van expect to pay as low as USD 11.42 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 194.45.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Railay to Surat Thani:

  • Van price : USD 6.53 - USD 16.32;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 11.42. From Railay to Surat Thani starting from 15:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 15:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • Bus tickets - USD 13.05 to USD 13.05;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 13.05. From Railay to Surat Thani starting from 09:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 11:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • flight price: USD 104.70. From Railay to Surat Thani starting from 20:40 Krabi Airport until 20:40 Krabi Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 70.71 to USD 194.45.

How many trips per day are there between Railay and Surat Thani?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 2 by Bus+taxi from Railay to Surat Thani starting from 09:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 11:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • 1 by taxi+Van from Railay to Surat Thani starting from 15:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 15:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Railay to Surat Thani any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Railay to Surat Thani is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Railay to Surat Thani. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 70.71.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Railay to Surat Thani. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Railay to Surat Thani.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Railay to Surat Thani

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Railay to Surat Thani? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 38% decided to go for a bus.
  • 37% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 13% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 9% opted for a van.
  • 3% chosen taxi+Van