How to get to Krabi Town (city), transportation

One of the main advantages of Krabi-town and Krabi province in general is the relative inaccessibility of these places for mass tourists. It is for this reason that most of the guests of Krabi are independent travelers or winterers (those who come to Thailand for a few months to overwinter). Recently, the situation has been changing, and even charter flights from Russia to Krabi Airport have appeared, but this has not fundamentally changed the situation yet. Well, for a more or less experienced traveler, getting to Krabi Town on the crossbar will not be difficult. In addition, Krabi Town is the main transport gateway to the province, and almost all possible transport brings travelers here.

See also:

• How to get to Krabi
• How to get to Ao Nang
• How to get to Phuket from Krabi
• Krabi Airport
• Krabi Bus Station
• Klong Jilad Pier

To Krabi by plane

There are many daily flights here from major cities in Thailand (Bangkok, about. Koh Samui, Chiang Mai), from neighboring countries (Singapore, Kuala Lumpur), as well as seasonal direct charter flights from Vladivostok. We are not aware of any other charter flights from Russia to Krabi.

Nevertheless, there will be no big problems to fly to Krabi from Russia with a transfer in Bangkok. To save a little, it makes sense to purchase a domestic flight from one of the low-cost airlines AirAsia or NokAir. Their prices can be "caught" comparable to the cost of a bus ride from Bangkok. You can also fly by low-cost airlines from Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai.

Also, a good option to get closer to Krabi by plane is to fly by charter or an inexpensive regular flight to Phuket, and from there to Krabi in 3-4 hours by bus (see below).

You can find and book flights to Krabi on the dates you need using the search form. The search is very flexible and allows you to find flights on different dates, with or without transfers, in both directions or one, etc.:

You can find and book tickets using the search form:

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Купить от 53554 ₽	2 пересадки		29.07.2026	19.08.2026
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Купить от 53046 ₽	2 пересадки		18.09.2026	03.10.2026
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Купить от 61651 ₽	1 пересадка		08.12.2026	29.12.2026

How to get from the airport to Krabi Town

Each flight at the airport is met by an airport bus, which goes to Krabi Town, costs 90 baht (see currency of Thailand, exchange rate). Cheaper can be reached by minibus (about 50 baht). If you do not find a shuttle bus at the exit from the airport, go through the parking lot forward, to the main road Thanon Phetkasem Rd, and go to the other side of the road. That's where you need to catch a minibus.

To Krabi by bus

Bus service in Thailand is very developed (see traveling by bus in Thailand), and Krabi is no exception. You can get here by bus from Bangkok, Phuket Island, Suratthani (Suratthani, the gateway city to Koh Samui, the nearest railway station), from Koh Samui (ferry bus). There are no buses from Pattaya to Krabi, so you'll have to get through Bangkok. There are even minivans from Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi Island and Penang) and Singapore.

Large regular buses to Krabi arrive at Talad Kao bus station, which is located four kilometers from the city (on the map). From it you can get to the city by minibus for 20 baht, and in Ao Nang from 60 baht. Minibuses are sent by occupancy, but if you don't want to wait long, you can immediately go to them as a taxi for 100 baht (3 USD).

Some minivans from Phuket, Surat Thani and other nearby cities arrive directly in the city center on Maharaja Alley Street. You can buy tickets online to Krabi using the search form:

• From Bangkok

  From Bangkok to Krabi Town, the bus takes 13 hours, costs from 700 to 1100 baht, depending on the class. Buses depart from Bangkok South Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) several times a day. All buses leave in the morning (from 07:00 to 09:00) and in the evening (from 19:00 to 22:00). It is not necessary to purchase tickets in advance, but it is better to arrive 3-4 hours before the expected departure time.

• From Phuket

  Minivans depart from Phuket during the day. The cost is 140 baht, 3-4 hours on the way. Buses depart from Phuket's new bus terminal.

• Surat Thani

  A trip from Suratthani city by bus may be necessary if you are moving from Koh Samui to Krabi, or if you are traveling by train. Here is the most convenient railway station to get from it to Krabi.

  Buses from Surat Thani to Krabi go 4-5 hours, depart approximately every hour from 6:30 to 18:10 from Surat Thani Bus Station (from Krabi to Surat Thani from 04:30 to 13:30). The ticket price is 150 baht. Buses also depart directly from Surat Thani railway station, at a cost of 220 baht.

  Additional information and booking of tickets on the website http://phantiptravel.com.

• Koh Samui

  You can get from Koh Samui to Krabi by purchasing a combined ferry+bus ticket. The cost is 430 baht. From Koh Samui, buses depart every hour from 5:00 to 14:00, from Krabi from 04:30 to 13:30.

  Additional information and booking of tickets on the website http://phantiptravel.com.

To Krabi by train

There is no railway through Krabi Town, and the most convenient railway station to get here is Surat Thani. You can get there by train from Bangkok, Hua Hin, Malaysia and Singapore, as well as from the northern provinces of Thailand with a transfer in Bangkok. Buses to Krabi depart directly from the railway station (approximately 150 baht, 4-5 hours on the way). If there are no buses from the railway station in time, you can get to the Surat Thani bus station, from where buses run more often (see above).

Even closer is the railway station in the city of Trang south of Krabi. From there, the bus goes a little less, 3 hours, but due to the fact that you have to travel longer by train to Trang (if from Bangkok), there is no benefit in time and money.

See also "Traveling by train in Thailand".

To Krabi by boat (ferry)

Attention! In the low season (from May to November), many ferries change their schedules or cancel flights altogether.

Ferry service connects Krabi Town with the resorts and islands of the province. Ferry tickets are easiest to buy at travel agencies or at the hotel reception. At the same time, the ticket usually also includes delivery from the hotel to the corresponding pier.

Detailed information on how to get from Krabi Town to a particular place in the province by boat is described in the relevant sections about Krabi resorts.

In addition, you can get here by ferry from Phuket, as well as from the islands of the Gulf of Thailand (Koh Samui, Phangan, Tao). Of course, from the last three islands a comprehensive transfer is offered in the form of a ferry from the island to the mainland, and then by bus to Krabi Town.

The new Krabi Town marina, where almost all ferries now arrive and depart, is called Klong Jilad, and is located 4 kilometers from the city (on the map).

Information about the schedule and cost of ferries in Krabi:

• From Phuket: 770 baht, schedule and booking here - phuketferry.com/krabi.html
• Transfer from Koh Samui, Phangan, Tao: from 600 baht, schedule and booking here - ferrysamui.com/krabi.html
• From Phi Phi Island: 440 baht, schedule and booking here - phuketferry.com/krabi.html

Transport of Krabi Town, what to use to get around

Krabi Town is a small town, and it is quite possible to move around it on foot. For long-distance trips, you can use Songthew route taxis. Travel within the city on them is 20 baht.

By suburban minibuses you can get to Ao Nang resort for 50-100 baht (the price is more expensive in the evening). They go through the Talat Kao bus station and through the city center along the main street of Mararaja Alley (Maharat Alley), making a stop for a few minutes near the Vogue Shopping Center.

You can find a bike or motorbike for rent. Rental offices are not very common here, but several places can be found on Chao Fah Road. Rental will cost from 100 baht per day for both a bicycle and a motorbike.

Bus schedule to Krabi