THE SHORT VERSION
Railay to Phuket Town at a glance.
- From
- Railay ไร่เลย์
- To
- Phuket Town ภูเก็ต
- Road distance
- About 792 km
- Straight line
- 664 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~9 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Phuket Town to Railay →
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 Phuket Town
From the terminal, songthaews, taxis and ride-hail apps reach Phuket Town and the beaches. Local buses to the beaches leave from near the old-town market.
- Phuket Bus Terminal 2
About 4 km north of Phuket Town. The main long-distance terminal. - Phuket Bus Terminal 1
The small old terminal in town. Some regional and local services. - Rassada Pier
Ferries to Koh Phi Phi, Krabi 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.
- Tuk-tuk drivers at the terminal may say the local bus has finished. Check for yourself.
- Beach towns such as Patong and Karon are a separate drive from the bus terminal.
KEEP GOING
From Phuket Town, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Phuket Town
More buses from Railay
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Railay from Phuket Town by road?+
About 792 km by road (664 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Railay to Phuket Town take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 9 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 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 Phuket Town to Railay?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Phuket Town to Railay guide.
Where does the bus from Railay arrive in Phuket Town?+
It depends on the operator. In Phuket Town, services use Phuket Bus Terminal 2, Phuket Bus Terminal 1, Rassada Pier. From the terminal, songthaews, taxis and ride-hail apps reach Phuket Town and the beaches. Local buses to the beaches leave from near the old-town market.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Phuket Town?+
From the terminal, songthaews, taxis and ride-hail apps reach Phuket Town and the beaches. Local buses to the beaches leave from near the old-town market.
What kind of bus runs from Railay to Phuket 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 Railay to Phuket 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 Phuket Town by bus?+
Direct buses from Phuket Town include Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Don Mueang Airport (DMK), Kanchanaburi, Pattaya and more. See all connections on our Phuket 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.
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