Local Transport Options
Longtail boat: 150–300 THB per person to Railay. From Ao Nang beach or Krabi Town pier to Railay; shared boats run frequently in high season Songthaew: 50 THB. Cheap shared trucks running the main road Motorbike rental: 200–300 THB/day. Good for Tiger Cave Temple and exploring mainland Krabi Grab: 80–300 THB. Better in Krabi Town than Ao Nang
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From Bangkok (BKK/DMK): plane takes 1.5 hrs, costing 1,200–4,000 THB. Krabi Airport is 15 km from town; minibuses and taxis to Ao Nang From Koh Lanta: ferry takes 1–1.5 hrs, costing 200–400 THB. Seasonal ferry service during high season From Bangkok (Southern Terminal): bus takes 12 hrs overnight, costing 600–1,200 THB. VIP sleeper buses overnight; arrives at Krabi bus terminal From Koh Samui via Surat Thani: ferry takes 4–5 hrs total, costing 500–900 THB. Bus-ferry combo; popular island-hopping route
Ride-Hailing Apps
Grab is the dominant ride-hailing app in Thailand and works well in Krabi. Download it before arrival and link a credit card for cashless rides. Bolt is the main competitor with slightly lower prices. Both are significantly safer and more reliable than flagging random taxis or tuk-tuks, with transparent pricing and GPS tracking.
Motorbike and Car Rental
Motorbike rental in Krabi costs 150–350 THB/day and gives maximum flexibility. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is technically required. Wear a helmet — police checkpoints are common and fines are 500 THB. Car rental runs 800–1,500 THB/day. Insurance is essential and not always included in the base price.
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Senior Travel Writer · Bangkok · 12+ years in Thailand
James has lived in Bangkok since 2014 and has visited all 77 Thai provinces. He specialises in destination guides, itinerary planning, and transport logistics. Before moving to Thailand, he worked as a travel journalist in Hong Kong and Singapore. He speaks conversational Thai and is a certified PADI divemaster.
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