There are 3 way(s) to get from Krabi to Ao Nang
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 — Krabi → Ao Nang
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 59 departures from Krabi to Ao Nang by boat, run by 5 companies: Railay Eco Tour, Andaman Shuttle, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Koh Yao Sun Smile and Arunsiri Travel and Tour. Fares ranged from €5 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 | Klong Jilad Pier Krabi → Railay Sunrise Beach Pier |
| Koh Yao Sun Smile | Boat | 1 | €18 | 20 min | Floating Pier East Railay → Nopparat Thara Pier |
| Arunsiri Travel and Tour | Boat | 1 | €5 | 40 min | Happy Krabi Tour Office → Floating Pier East Railay |
| NK Travel and Tour | Minivan / bus | 9 | €4 – €10 | 1h | Krabi Airport → Ao Nam Mao Pier |
| Ao Nang Travel And Tour | Minivan / bus | 6 | €58 – €63 | 7h 30min | Klong Muang,Tubkaek Transfer (Krabi Jungle Tour) | Aonang Transfer (Kr → Aonang transfer |
| Phichet Transport | Minivan / bus | 6 | €3 – €7 | 1h 20min | Krabi Airport Shuttle → Ao Nam Mao Pier |
| Nopphayar Trans and Tour | Minivan / bus | 4 | €14 – €34 | 20 min | Krabi Airport | Krabi Hotel Transfer → Ao Nang Hotel Transfer |
| J And J Affluent Travel And Tour | Minivan / bus | 4 | €7 – €15 | 1h | Krabi Airport → Ao Nang Transfer |
| Black Tiger Tour | Minivan / bus | 2 | €7 | 1h 30min | Krabi Airport → Klong Muang Transfer |
| Jijie Tour and Travel | Minivan / bus | 2 | €12 | 1h | Krabi International Airport → Ao Nam Mao Pier |
| Koh Ngai Camping Private | Private transfer / charter | 27 | €16 – €74 | — | Klong Jilard Pier | Krabi Bus Terminal → Klong Muang beach |
| KrabiShuttle | Private transfer / charter | 21 | €7 – €21 | — | Krabi Airport | Chao Fah Pier → Ao Nang Transfer |
| Andaman Taxis | Private transfer / charter | 16 | €16 – €27 | — | Klong Jilad Pier Transfer | Ao Nang Transfer → Ao Nang Transfer |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Krabi (Klong Jilad Pier) → Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara 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.
Krabi 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 59 departures from Krabi to Ao Nang by boat, run by 5 companies: Railay Eco Tour, Andaman Shuttle, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Koh Yao Sun Smile and Arunsiri Travel and Tour. Fares ranged from €5 to €33 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 15 min.
In Krabi, boats leave from Ao Nam Mao pier, Floating Pier East Railay, Ao Nam Mao and Klong Jilad Pier Krabi; in Ao Nang they arrive at Floating Pier East Railay, Ao Nam Mao, Railay Sunrise Beach Pier 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 — Krabi → Ao Nang
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 €5 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, Koh Yao Sun Smile and Arunsiri Travel and Tour.
Departure points listed: Ao Nam Mao pier, Floating Pier East Railay, Ao Nam Mao and Klong Jilad Pier Krabi. Arrival points: Floating Pier East Railay, Ao Nam Mao, Railay Sunrise Beach Pier 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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