Ao Nang beach (longtail boats)
Ferry port for Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand
Ao Nang beach is Krabi’s main resort beach and the departure point for the shared longtail boats to Railay. TAT lists two longtail ticket counters on the beach and one at Noppharat Thara. Scheduled speedboats to Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and the Koh Yao islands leave from Noppharat Thara pier, just north of the beach.
Ferries from Ao Nang beach (longtail boats)
11 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koh JumSeasonal | About 1h | Bundhaya Speed Boat | Foot only |
| Koh KradanSeasonal | About 3h 30m | Bundhaya Speed Boat | Foot only |
| Koh Lanta | About 1h 30m | Bundhaya Speed Boat | Foot only |
| Koh Libong | 2h – 4h 30m | Tigerline | Foot only |
| Koh LipeSeasonal | About 5h 20m | Bundhaya Speed Boat | Foot only |
| Koh MookSeasonal | About 3h 10m | Bundhaya Speed Boat | Foot only |
| Koh NgaiSeasonal | About 2h 50m | Bundhaya Speed Boat | Foot only |
| Koh Phi Phi | 40m – 50m | Bundhaya Speed Boat | Foot only |
| Langkawi | 6h 30m – 9h 40m | Thubthim Siam Travel, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Tigerline | Foot only |
| Phuket | 1h – 1h 10m | Bundhaya Speed Boat | Foot only |
| Railay (Krabi) | About 20m | Ao Nang longtail boats | Foot only |
Sailing patterns from Ao Nang beach (longtail boats)
- Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Phi Phi
All year: 10:10 and 14:40 from Ao Nang
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat routes page and booking timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Lanta
All year: 10:10 from Ao Nang, plus 13:00 and 14:40 in high season
Koh Lanta → Ao Nang is listed for 22 Jul – 30 Sep, 15 Oct – 20 May and 1 Nov – 4 May windows.
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat routes page and booking timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Phuket → Ao Nang (Krabi)
All year: 11:00 from Phuket, plus 09:00 and 13:30 in high season
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat routes page and booking timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Ao Nang → Railay (Krabi)
On demand, daily 07:00–18:00: a shared longtail leaves whenever 8–12 passengers have gathered; charter only outside these hours
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand, Railay Beach attraction page (government source), checked 2026-10-04
- Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Lipe
Seasonal (1 November – 4 May): 1 speedboat a day in December
Bundhaya lists Ao Nang → Koh Lipe for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 1 November – 20 May.
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat booking timetable (operator site), checked 2026-10-08
- Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Ngai
Seasonal (1 November – 4 May): 1 speedboat a day in December
Bundhaya lists Ao Nang → Koh Ngai for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 20 May.
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat booking timetable (operator site), checked 2026-10-08
- Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Mook
Seasonal (1 November – 4 May): 1 speedboat a day in December
Bundhaya lists Ao Nang → Koh Mook for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 20 May.
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat booking timetable (operator site), checked 2026-10-08
- Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Kradan
Seasonal (1 November – 4 May): 1 speedboat a day in December
Bundhaya lists Ao Nang → Koh Kradan for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 20 May.
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat booking timetable (operator site), checked 2026-10-08
- Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Jum
Seasonal (15 October – 4 May and 1 November – 4 May): 2 speedboats a day in December
Bundhaya lists Ao Nang → Koh Jum for 15 October – 4 May and 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May.
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat booking timetable (operator site), checked 2026-10-08
- Ao Nang → Koh Libong
Times from 12Go, check before you travel: 2 departures a day between 08:00 and 10:30
Source: 12Go schedule (booking site; no operator timetable published), checked 2026-10-26
Ferry Operators at Ao Nang beach (longtail boats)
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Longtails to Railay run daily 07:00–18:00 and leave when 8–12 passengers have gathered; 100 THB per seat (TAT)
The Krabi airport bus runs along Noppharat Thara and Ao Nang daily from 06:00 to 22:00; songthaews link Krabi town and Ao Nang in about 45 minutes (TAT)
Sources: thai.tourismthailand.org · thai.tourismthailand.org · Verified 2026-10-04 · How we verify
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Ferry Routes from Ao Nang beach (longtail boats)
Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Phi Phi
Crossing: 40m – 50m · Bundhaya Speed Boat
Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Lanta
Crossing: About 1h 30m · Bundhaya Speed Boat
Phuket → Ao Nang (Krabi)
Crossing: 1h – 1h 10m · Bundhaya Speed Boat
Ao Nang → Railay (Krabi)
Crossing: About 20m · Ao Nang longtail boats
Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Lipe
Crossing: About 5h 20m · Bundhaya Speed Boat
Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Ngai
Crossing: About 2h 50m · Bundhaya Speed Boat
Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Mook
Crossing: About 3h 10m · Bundhaya Speed Boat
Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Kradan
Crossing: About 3h 30m · Bundhaya Speed Boat
Ao Nang (Krabi) → Koh Jum
Crossing: About 1h · Bundhaya Speed Boat
Ao Nang → Koh Libong
Crossing: 2h – 4h 30m · Tigerline
Ao Nang → Langkawi
Crossing: 6h 30m – 9h 40m · Thubthim Siam Travel, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Tigerline
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Ao Nang beach (longtail boats).