Getting to Krabi
How to get there by car, bus, train, boat or plane
Krabi by Car or Bus
From Bangkok
Daily bus services leave from the southern bus terminal
in Pen Klao, Bangkok. Tickets are available from almost any travel
agent and at hotel tour desks in the city. The journey takes about
13 hours.
From Phuket
About 3 - 4 hours depending on transport, car can be quicker than
3 hours. Hire a car, or take a minibus or local bus from Phuket's
southern bus terminal. Buses leave from Phuket daily. Information
regarding bus timetables, taxi or min-van shuttle services can be
obtained at hotels, travel agents or Phuket Airport.
From Suratthani
Buses, taxis or mini-vans can be arranged easily at agencies in
the town. Journey time to Krabi about 4 -5 hrs.
Krabi by Boat
There are no direct regular ferries from Phuket to Krabi although
it is possible to charter a speedboat or similar. Daily ferries
operate between Phuket and Krabi via Phi Phi Island. (This often
involves changing boats at Phi Phi island)
Private charter from Phuket (speedboat) is available which gets
you there in around 3 hours (not recommended in low season as the
sea is too choppy). Details from your local travel agent or the
airport at Krabi and Phuket.
From Phuket - Phi Phi Island
The regular ferry trip takes approximately 2 hrs. During
high season there are 2 scheduled trips to Phi Phi and return (early
morning and lunchtime)
From Phi Phi Island - Krabi
The regular ferry trip takes 1.5 - 2 hrs, with 2 services
running daily - year round. (Schedules are organised so you can
travel from Phuket to Phi-Phi to Krabi in one day). Details from
your local travel agent or the airport at Krabi and Phuket.
Krabi by Train
From Bangkok
There are no direct services from Bangkok to Krabi.
Instead, catch a train from Hualomphong Station (Bangkok) to one
of the following stations: Suratthani, Trang, or Tung Song (Nakorn
Sri Thammarat Province) and catch a bus from any of these places
to Krabi.
Travelling overnight to Suratthani by train is the best option
from Bangkok. Journey time approximately 12 hours.
For Info & train schedules contact:
The State Railway of Thailand. Tel: (02) 220 4334.
Krabi by Plane
From Bangkok
Direct flights from Bangkok to Krabi Airport are available but
schedules are subject to seasonal changes. It is also possible
to fly to Suratthani (211 km from Krabi) or Phuket (176 km) and
drive along well maintained roads to Krabi.
From Phuket
Destination Air operates flights between Phuket and Krabi (flight
time 30 minutes). For up to date information call Phuket Office:
+66 (0)76 328637-39.
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