There are 2 way(s) to get from Ao Nang to Railay Beach
Fares and times checked on 12go.asia for a high-season departure. Book with Direct Ferries (form at the top of the page) or 12go.asia.
Operators and piers — Ao Nang → Railay Beach
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 58 departures from Ao Nang to Railay Beach by boat, run by 4 companies: Railay Eco Tour, Andaman Shuttle, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club and Koh Yao Sun Smile. Fares ranged from €6 to €33 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 15 min.
| Operator | Type | Departures | Fare | Time | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railay Eco Tour | Boat | 54 | €26 – €33 | 20 min | Ao Nam Mao pier | Floating Pier East Railay → Floating Pier East Railay |
| Andaman Shuttle | Boat | 2 | €6 | 15 min | Floating Pier East Railay | Ao Nam Mao → Ao Nam Mao |
| Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club | Boat | 1 | €10 | 15 min | Railay Sunrise Beach Pier → Klong Jilad Pier Krabi |
| Koh Yao Sun Smile | Boat | 1 | €18 | 20 min | Floating Pier East Railay → Nopparat Thara Pier |
| Nopphayar Trans and Tour | Minivan / bus | 6 | €14 – €34 | 20 min | Ao Nam Mao Hotel Transfer | Ao Nang Hotel Transfer → Krabi Hotel Transfer |
| Jijie Tour and Travel | Minivan / bus | 2 | €23 | 30 min | Aonang Hotel Transfer → Krabi International Airport |
| Koh Ngai Camping | Minivan / bus | 2 | €16 | 50 min | Ao Nang Hotel Transfer → Krabi Airport |
| Andaman Shuttle | Minivan / bus | 2 | €37 | 30 min | Ao Nang Transfer | Krabi Town Transfer → Krabi Airport |
| Black Tiger Tour | Minivan / bus | 1 | €5 | 1h 15min | Ao Nang Transfer → Krabi Airport |
| KrabiShuttle | Private transfer / charter | 15 | €7 – €17 | — | Ao Nam Mao | Klong Muang beach → Klong Muang beach |
| Andaman Taxis | Private transfer / charter | 14 | €16 – €40 | — | Klong Muang Beach | Ao Nang Transfer → Krabi Town Transfer |
| Koh Ngai Camping Private | Private transfer / charter | 10 | €16 – €26 | — | Klong Muang beach | Ao Nang Hotel Transfer → Ao Nam Mao |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Ao Nam Mao Pier → Railay Beach · Ao Nang (Monkey-Themed Bus Stop) → Railay Beach
Source: 12go.asia and Direct Ferries, checked on 7 October 2026 for a departure on 15 December 2026 (high season). Timetables and fares change with the season.
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Practical tips
Some island routes only run in the dry season (roughly November to April) or with fewer boats in the rainy season. Always search with your exact travel date.
Ao Nang can have several departure points. Read the pier name on your ticket and plan your transfer to it in advance.
Luggage is often loaded on deck or at the front of speedboats. A dry bag for your phone and documents is useful, and a seasickness tablet helps on open-sea crossings.
🛣️ The journey experience
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 58 departures from Ao Nang to Railay Beach by boat, run by 4 companies: Railay Eco Tour, Andaman Shuttle, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club and Koh Yao Sun Smile. Fares ranged from €6 to €33 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 15 min.
In Ao Nang, boats leave from Ao Nam Mao pier, Floating Pier East Railay, Ao Nam Mao and Railay Sunrise Beach Pier; in Railay Beach they arrive at Floating Pier East Railay, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Jilad Pier Krabi and Nopparat Thara Pier.
Data checked on 7 October 2026. Timetables change with the season, so search with your own date before you travel.
Frequently asked questions — Ao Nang → Railay Beach
On the departures listed for 15 December 2026, the trip took 15 min at the fastest and 20 min for the median departure (fastest: Andaman Shuttle). Times vary with the operator, the stops and the sea conditions.
Fares listed on 12go.asia (checked on 7 October 2026 for 15 December 2026) ranged from €6 to €33 per adult, with a median of €26. Prices change with the season and the type of boat.
Operators listed: Railay Eco Tour, Andaman Shuttle, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club and Koh Yao Sun Smile.
Departure points listed: Ao Nam Mao pier, Floating Pier East Railay, Ao Nam Mao and Railay Sunrise Beach Pier. Arrival points: Floating Pier East Railay, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Jilad Pier Krabi and Nopparat Thara Pier. The exact pier depends on the operator — it is shown on your ticket.
Search your date in the Direct Ferries form on this page, or compare the departures listed on 12go.asia. Check the meeting point and check-in time written on your booking confirmation.
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