There are 2 way(s) to get from Phuket Airport 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 — Phuket Airport → Railay Beach
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 6 departures from Phuket Airport to Railay Beach with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 3 companies: Green Planet, Supaporn Speedboat and Koh Yao Sun Smile. Fares ranged from €26 to €29 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 1 h 20.
| Operator | Type | Departures | Fare | Time | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Planet | Boat | 2 | €26 | 1h 20min | Bangrong Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier |
| Supaporn Speedboat | Boat | 2 | €27 | 2h 15min | Bang Rong Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier |
| Koh Yao Sun Smile | Boat | 2 | €29 | 2h 10min | Bang Rong Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier |
| TransBaanTon | Minivan / bus | 10 | €9 – €21 | 3h | Patong Hotel Transfer | Karon Hotel transfer → Krabi Town Transfer |
| Call Me Taxi | Minivan / bus | 9 | €17 | 4h 30min | Phuket Airport | Patong Beach Hotel Transfer → Ao Nang Hotel Transfer |
| At Lanta Vacation | Minivan / bus | 8 | €14 – €15 | 2h 30min | Patong Transfer | Phuket Airport → Ao Nang Transfer |
| Andaman Shuttle | Minivan / bus | 8 | €26 | 3h 30min | Karon Hotel Transfer | Phuket International Airport → Ao Nang Transfer |
| PP Cabana Express | Minivan / bus | 6 | €23 | 4h 20min | Patong Hotel Transfer | Chalong Hotel Transfer → Krabi International Airport |
| Krabi Travel and Transport | Minivan / bus | 3 | €19 – €24 | 3h | Phuket Airport | Patong Hotel Transfer → Ao Nang Transfer |
| Koh Yao Sun Smile | Minivan / bus | 2 | €25 | 2h 40min | Patong Transfer | Karon Transfer → Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and R |
| Andaman Taxis | Private transfer / charter | 19 | €76 – €82 | — | Phuket Town Transfer | Phuket Airport Transfer → Ao Nang Transfer |
| BangkokTaxi24 | Private transfer / charter | 10 | €66 – €76 | — | Phuket Airport | Phuket Town Transfer → Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and R |
| Krabi Limousine | Private transfer / charter | 9 | €68 – €83 | — | Phuket Airport | Phuket Town Transfer → Krabi Town Transfer |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Phuket Airport → 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.
Phuket Airport 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 6 departures from Phuket Airport to Railay Beach with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 3 companies: Green Planet, Supaporn Speedboat and Koh Yao Sun Smile. Fares ranged from €26 to €29 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 1 h 20.
In Phuket Airport, boats leave from Bangrong Pier and Bang Rong Pier; in Railay Beach they arrive at 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 — Phuket Airport → Railay Beach
On the departures listed for 15 December 2026, the trip took 1 h 20 at the fastest and 2 h 10 for the median departure (fastest: Green Planet). 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 €26 to €29 per adult, with a median of €27. Prices change with the season and the type of boat.
Operators listed: Green Planet, Supaporn Speedboat and Koh Yao Sun Smile.
Departure points listed: Bangrong Pier and Bang Rong Pier. Arrival points: 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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