Krabi Airport to the Railay boat pier (Ao Nang)
Private transfer Krabi Airport to the Railay boat pier (Ao Nang): $45 sedan, $50 SUV, $55 van, $80 Alphard — per car, one way. 30 km, about 45 min. Driver, fuel and tolls included; This trip is paid in full online — nothing is paid to the driver; full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Railay has no road: you reach it by long-tail boat. The car takes you from Krabi Airport to the boat counter at Ao Nang beach (or Nopparat Thara pier) in about 40–50 minutes; the driver helps with luggage to the counter. The boat ticket is bought there and is not included.
- Distance30 km
- Drive time45 min
- Pricefrom $45
Krabi Airport to the Railay boat pier (Ao Nang): price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $45 ≈ ฿1,512 | ≈ 23 | ≈ 15 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $50 ≈ ฿1,680 | ≈ 25 | ≈ 17 | ≈ 13 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $55 ≈ ฿1,848 | ≈ 28 | ≈ 18 | ≈ 14 | ≈ 9 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $80 ≈ ฿2,688 | ≈ 40 | ≈ 27 | ≈ 20 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
Route 4 west, then 4034 / 4203 to the Ao Nang beachfront boat counter. Boats leave when full; at low tide you may wade the last metres with luggage.
Worth stopping
- Ao Nang long-tail boat counter on the beachfront.
Good to know
- Honest note: the long-tail boat to Railay is a separate ticket bought at the pier (price set by the boat co-operative). From Krabi Town the Ao Nam Mao pier is an alternative; tell us if you prefer it.
- We follow your flight number: the 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane actually lands.
- Toyota Alphard ($80): captain seats and room for up to 5 people with luggage — the usual choice for families and business travellers who want a quiet, roomy ride. Same driver standard, same inclusions.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Krabi Airport to the Railay boat pier (Ao Nang): questions
How much is a private transfer from Krabi Airport to Railay boat pier (Ao Nang)?
$45 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $50 for an SUV, $55 for a 9-seat van and $80 for a Toyota Alphard — fixed per car, with a name sign, 60 minutes of free waiting after landing and tolls. The same price at any hour.
Where does the driver meet us?
Krabi Airport is small: the driver waits at the arrivals exit with your name on a sign. We send the driver’s name and phone the day before.
How do we pay?
This trip is paid in full online — nothing is paid to the driver. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).