THE SHORT VERSION
Hat Yai to Krabi Town at a glance.
- From
- Hat Yai หาดใหญ่
- To
- Krabi Town กระบี่
- Road distance
- About 286 km
- Straight line
- 210 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Krabi Town to Hat Yai →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Hat Yai
Hat Yai is southern Thailand's largest city and the main hub for buses to the deep south and Malaysia. It has a main bus station and a separate minivan station.
- Hat Yai Bus Station
Near CentralFestival. Buses across the south and to Bangkok. - Hat Yai Minivan Station
Minivans to towns across the south.
Arriving in Krabi Town
White songthaews run from the bus terminal to Krabi Town and on to Ao Nang.
- Krabi Bus Terminal · สถานีขนส่งกระบี่
Outside the town centre. Long-distance and regional buses and minivans. - Khlong Jilad Pier
Ferries to Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Many minivans to Ao Nang and the islands include a hotel pickup. Ask when booking.
KEEP GOING
From Krabi Town, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Krabi Town
More buses from Hat Yai
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Hat Yai from Krabi Town by road?+
About 286 km by road (210 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Hat Yai to Krabi Town take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Hat Yai?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Hat Yai include Hat Yai Bus Station, Hat Yai Minivan Station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Krabi Town to Hat Yai?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Krabi Town to Hat Yai guide.
Where does the bus from Hat Yai arrive in Krabi Town?+
It depends on the operator. In Krabi Town, services use Krabi Bus Terminal, Khlong Jilad Pier. White songthaews run from the bus terminal to Krabi Town and on to Ao Nang.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Krabi Town?+
White songthaews run from the bus terminal to Krabi Town and on to Ao Nang.
What kind of bus runs from Hat Yai to Krabi Town?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Hat Yai to Krabi Town bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Krabi Town by bus?+
Direct buses from Krabi Town include Railay, Surat Thani, Patong, Karon, Donsak and more. See all connections on our Krabi Town bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
12Go: Hat Yai to Krabi Town bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Hat Yai (Get in) ↗Wikivoyage: Krabi Town (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →