Best Option for Most Travellers
Flight from Don Mueang on AirAsia or Thai Lion Air — the fastest and most practical option, with fares often comparable to the bus when booked in advance.
All Transport Options
| Method | Duration | Cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1h 30m | ฿699–3,500 | 5–10 daily from BKK and DMK |
| Overnight Bus | 12–14 hours | ฿500–900 | Several daily from Southern Bus Terminal |
| Train + Bus/Minivan | 14–18 hours | ฿700–1,300 | Train departs Bangkok afternoon/evening |
Flight
฿699–3,500AirAsia and Thai Lion Air fly Bangkok to Krabi (KBV). Don Mueang is cheaper. From Krabi Airport to Ao Nang takes 45–60 minutes by airport minibus (฿150) or Grab.
Overnight Bus
฿500–900Night buses from Sai Tai Mai to Krabi Town bus terminal. VIP coaches have reclining seats. Arrive in Krabi Town around 6–9am.
Train + Bus/Minivan
฿700–1,300Train to Surat Thani or Phun Phin, then minivan or bus to Krabi. Scenic but slow. Better if doing a stop in Surat Thani.
Who runs Bangkok to Krabi
Operators publishing this route on their own site. Booking direct is usually cheaper than through an agent.
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries
checked 2026-08-21High-speed catamaran, with connecting coach
Publishes a full 2026 timetable; book direct rather than through a beach-front agent.
Book direct
Where you actually leave from and arrive
The transport infrastructure mapped at each end. Distances are straight-line from the town centre, not travel time — in Bangkok in particular the two are very different.
Bangkok
- Don Mueang International Airport(DMK)· Airport21 km
- Sam Yot· Train station1 km
- Public Minivan Station (to Kanchanaburi / Koh Chang)· Bus station1 km
- Phanfa Leelard· Ferry pier1 km
Krabi
- Krabi Airport(KBV)· Airport9 km
- Lomprayah Bus Terminal· Bus station1 km
- Hin Khwang Pier· Ferry pier2 km
© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Harvested 2026-08-01.
Tips & Things to Know
- 1
Krabi Airport (KBV) is 15km from Krabi Town and 35km from Ao Nang. Airport minibuses to Ao Nang (฿150) depart when full — allow 20 minutes waiting time.
- 2
The Andaman Coast rainy season (May–October) brings occasional disruption to flights and ferry services. Have a flexible plan if travelling in low season.
- 3
Ao Nang is the main beach resort area, not Krabi Town. Confirm which destination you want before booking transfers.
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