How do I get from PHA Phi to Railay?
Travel on the Ao Nang Princess ferry from Railay Beach to Koh Phi Phi for an efficient transfer on a sturdy boat. The journey across the Andaman Sea takes about two hours to reach Koh Phi Phi Don, where the drop-off point is Ton Sai Pier, which is close to the tourism center.
How do I get to Railay from Ao Nang?
From Ao Nang Beach it’s a quick longtail boat ride to Railay Beach. Boats run all day, and the beautiful boat ride from Ao Nang takes about 15 minutes. It’s 100 Baht per person at the moment, randomly more after it gets dark. This is the place to get a boat during high season.
Where do you get the ferry to Railay Beach?
Boat. Public longtail ferries to Railay depart from three places: Ao Nammao, Ao Nang and Krabi town. White songthaews circle around the area and will take you to any of these piers for 20 to 60 baht per person, the price depending on where they pick you up.
Can you drive from Ao Nang to Railay Beach?
Though unfortunately even though Railay Beach is part of the mainland, it is not the easiest place to get to. It is not as simple as getting a taxi and driving a few minutes down the road. To get from Ao Nang to Railay Beach is actually only a few kilometers.
Which Railay Beach is best?
Beaches of Railay
- Railay West Beach. Railay West is a whopping 600m long and in my opinion the best beach.
- Railay East Beach. Railay East is fairly narrow and dotted with mangroves.
- Tonsai Beach.
- Phra Nang Beach.
- From Bangkok.
- From Krabi.
- From Ao Nang.
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Is Railay Beach an island?
Railay looks and feels like an island, but it’s actually part of the Thai mainland on the Andaman Sea side. The karst topography has left it isolated and devoid of road access, meaning the only way to get in is by boat.
Why is Railay Beach famous?
It is accessible only by boat due to high limestone cliffs cutting off mainland access. These cliffs attract rock climbers from all over the world, but the area is also popular due to its beautiful beaches and quiet relaxing atmosphere.