THE SHORT VERSION
Railay to Ao Nang at a glance.
- From
- Railay ไร่เลย์
- To
- Ao Nang อ่าวนาง
- Road distance
- About 7 km
- Straight line
- 3 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Ao Nang to Railay →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Railay
Railay is a peninsula near Ao Nang that can only be reached by boat. Bus tickets to Railay combine a bus or minivan to Ao Nang or Krabi with a longtail boat.
- Longtail boat landings
Boats from Ao Nang beach and from Krabi Town.
Arriving in Ao Nang
From Krabi Bus Terminal, take a white Krabi–Ao Nang songthaew or a taxi.
- Hotel pickups and the beach road
Minivans collect from hotels; songthaews run along the main road to Krabi Town.
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.
- Longtail boats to Railay leave from the beach; check sea conditions in the wet season.
KEEP GOING
From Ao Nang, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Ao Nang
More buses from Railay
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Railay from Ao Nang by road?+
About 7 km by road (3 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Railay to Ao Nang take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 15 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 Railay?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Railay include Longtail boat landings, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Ao Nang to Railay?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Ao Nang to Railay guide.
Where does the bus from Railay arrive in Ao Nang?+
It depends on the operator. In Ao Nang, services use Hotel pickups and the beach road. From Krabi Bus Terminal, take a white Krabi–Ao Nang songthaew or a taxi.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Ao Nang?+
From Krabi Bus Terminal, take a white Krabi–Ao Nang songthaew or a taxi.
What kind of vehicle runs from Railay to Ao Nang?+
12Go lists minivan (shared van) services on this route rather than full-size buses. Vans are usually quicker but have less luggage space, so check the luggage allowance for your departure before you book.
Can I book the Railay to Ao Nang 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 Ao Nang by bus?+
Direct buses from Ao Nang include Krabi Town, Khao Lak, Surat Thani, Patong, Phuket Town and more. See all connections on our Ao Nang bus page.
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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.
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