Railay to Phuket by Boat and Transfer
Getting from Railay to Phuket means leaving by sea — there are no roads into Railay — and we handle the full journey from the peninsula to Phuket, ferry crossing and any onward connection included. The quickest option runs around 70 minutes. Fares start from THB 732.
- 1h 10m
- Crossing
- THB 891
- From
- 7
- Operators
- ~50
- Departures
Departure schedule
| Time | Operator | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:20 | Green Planet | Ferry | 2h 10m |
| 10:40 | Green Planet | Ferry | 2h 00m |
| 11:10 | Bundhaya Speed Boat | Ferry | 1h 10m |
| 11:10 | Awaycation Trip | Ferry | 1h 30m |
| 11:10 | Baan Pun Travel | Ferry | 1h 30m |
| 12:45 | Andaman Wave Master | Ferry | 1h 45m |
| 14:50 | PP Cabana Express | Ferry + VanCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 3h 10m |
| 15:15 | Ao Nang Travel And Tour | Ferry | 2h 15m |
Typical daily departures — check the live schedule and book above.
Transport types explained
- Ferry
- Larger boat, lowest fares and the steadiest ride — slower, but takes the most passengers (often vehicles too).
- Van
- Minivan transfer — often the hotel or town pick-up leg of a combined ticket.
Operators on this route
Andaman Wave Master
Ao Nang Travel And Tour
Awaycation Trip
Baan Pun Travel
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Green Planet
PP Cabana Express
Piers on this route
Departing Railay
Arriving Phuket
Railay's cliff-framed isolation is what makes it special, but it does mean every departure starts on the water. Our boats leave from Railay and head out through the limestone karst channels of Krabi bay before making for Phuket. Depending on the service, you arrive at Chalong Pier, Rassada Pier, or another Phuket landing point — each giving you straightforward access to the island's taxi and transfer network.
Planning your crossing
Departures run through the morning and into the afternoon, with sample start times from 07:00 and a good spread until mid-afternoon — roughly 61 services a day across all options. The sea between Krabi and Phuket is generally calmer in the November-to-April dry season; during the southwest monsoon (May–October) conditions can be rougher, so early departures are preferable.
Fares start from THB 732. Some services include a van leg on the Phuket side, getting you to Montree Road or another central point without a separate taxi. Pack your valuables in a waterproof bag and allow time for the longtail across Railay Bay before boarding.