Limestone cliff above Railay West beach and longtail boatsPhoto: Nnthurber, CC BY-SA 4.0
Andaman coast · Krabi province

Ferries to and from Railay

Railay is on the mainland, but limestone cliffs cut it off from the road, so every arrival is by boat. Ferries between Ao Nang, Phi Phi and Lanta stop off Railay and passengers transfer by longtail, so expect to wade or climb down to a small boat with your bags.

Railay piers

Pack light: transfers to and from the big ferry are by longtail and you carry your own luggage across the boats.

Railay East floating pier

Used by many ferries; at low tide some transfers are by longtail.

Ferries from Railay

Ferries to Railay

Good to know

Where do ferries leave from on Railay?
Railay East floating pier: Used by many ferries; at low tide some transfers are by longtail.
Any tips for the ferry to Railay?
Pack light: transfers to and from the big ferry are by longtail and you carry your own luggage across the boats.