Getting to Krabi

By Air

From Bangkok
Direct flights from Bangkok to Krabi Airport are available but schedules are subject to seasonal changes. Airlines, tend to switch routes when demand falls so check first. At the present time it's easier to fly to Suratthani (211 km from Krabi) or Phuket (176 km) and drive along well maintained roads to Krabi.

From Phuket
Air Andaman operate flights between Phuket and Krabi (flight time 30 minutes) in the high season (Nov - April) only. Schedules subject to change. So check first. For up to date information call Phuket Office: 076-351374, 351375; or Krabi Office: 075-691495.

By Road

From Bangkok
Daily bus services leave from the southern bus terminal in Thonburi, Bangkok. Tickets are available from almost any travel agent and hotel tour desk in the city. The journey takes about 13 hours.

From Phuket
About 3 - 4 hours depending on transport. 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. Journey time around 3-4 hours.

From Suratthani
Buses, taxis or mini-vans can be arranged easily at agencies in the town. Journey time to Krabi about 4 -5 hrs.

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.

From Phuket
There are no direct services from Phuket to Krabi.

By Sea

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