Thailand
Phuket → Railay (Krabi)
Speedboats cross Phang Nga Bay from Phuket’s Rassada Pier to the floating pier at Railay East in 1 to 1½ hours, the direct way to reach Railay without the road to Krabi and a longtail from Ao Nang.
Phuket to Railay (Krabi) ferry at a glance
The ferry from Phuket to Railay (Krabi) takes 1h – 1h 30m across the Andaman Sea, operated by Bundhaya Speed Boat, Andaman Wave Master and Tigerline Ferry & Siri Lanta Speedboat. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: daily speedboats all year: Bundhaya (1–3 a day) and Andaman Wave Master (08:45).
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-04.
Sources: bundhayaspeedboat.com · bundhayaspeedboat.com · andamanwavemaster.com · tigerlineferry.com · How we verify
Return crossing: Railay (Krabi) to Phuket
Bundhaya Speed Boat and Andaman Wave Master and Tigerline Ferry & Siri Lanta Speedboat also sail Railay (Krabi) to Phuket, taking 1h – 1h 30m. From Railay, Bundhaya sails to Phuket at 11:10 all year, plus 12:30 and 15:00 in the high season (about 1h 20m – 1h 30m). Tigerline showed no Railay → Phuket sailings for October 2026.
Phuket to Railay (Krabi) ferry timetable & sailing pattern
Daily all year: Andaman Wave Master at 08:45; Bundhaya at 11:00 (green season), adding 13:30 from 20 October and 09:00 in the high season
Bundhaya lists the route as all year. Tigerline’s booking search had no sailings after 31 October 2026 when checked.
Published departure times
- Andaman Wave Master: 08:45 → 09:45 daily
- Bundhaya, high season (e.g. 10 Dec 2026): 09:00 → 10:30, 11:00 → 12:30, 13:30 → 15:00
- Bundhaya, green season (e.g. 10 Oct 2026): 11:00 → 12:30
- Tigerline (AT Pier, October 2026): 08:30 → 11:00
Return: From Railay, Bundhaya sails to Phuket at 11:10 all year, plus 12:30 and 15:00 in the high season (about 1h 20m – 1h 30m). Tigerline showed no Railay → Phuket sailings for October 2026.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Bundhaya Speed Boat timetable →Check prices & book on 12Go →Source: Bundhaya booking timetable and route list; Andaman Wave Master Phuket – Railay speedboat page; Tigerline booking search. Verified 2026-10-04.
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Bundhaya Speed Boat | 1h 30m (1h 20m – 1h 30m return) | Speedboat |
| Andaman Wave Master | 1h | Speedboat |
| Tigerline Ferry & Siri Lanta Speedboat | 2h 30m (from AT Pier, October 2026) | Speedboat |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
27 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Andaman Wave Master’s speedboat fares include pick-up and drop-off in Patong, Kata, Karon, Phuket Town, Rawai, Naiharn and Chalong
- Bundhaya continues from Railay to Phi Phi (30 minutes) and Koh Lanta (1h 10m) on the same day
Tips for the Phuket to Railay (Krabi) Crossing
- Scheduled boats to Railay use the floating pier off Railay East beach; Andaman Wave Master notes that Railay is inaccessible by road.
- Tigerline uses the AT Pier (Chean Vanich Pier) in Rassada, which Tigerline says is not the same pier as Rassada Pier, although it is close by.