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Ao Nang→Koh Ngai

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How to get there

Traveling from Ao Nang to Koh Ngai usually involves a speedboat or ferry, with direct services available on some routes during the high season.

Travel Options

Private RideShared Ride

Operators

Smart En Plus, Bundhaya Company, Satun pakbara Speed Boat Club, Kanab naam Tour

Departure Schedule

  • 6:00 AMDaily
  • 7:50 AMDaily
  • 8:50 AMDaily
  • 10:10 AMDaily

Departures by Operator

Smart En Plus

ao nang any hotel to koh ngai Private Ride
2024-09-22 - 2026-10-31
from THB  5,300.00

Bundhaya Company

nopparat thara pier to Koh ngai Shared Ride
10:10 AM - 1:00 PM
2026-11-01 - 2027-04-30
from THB  1,550.00

Satun pakbara Speed Boat Club

nopparat thara pier to Koh ngai Shared Ride
8:50 AM - 11:10 AM
2026-12-01 - 2027-04-30
from THB  1,450.00
ao nang any hotel to koh ngai Shared Ride
7:50 AM - 11:10 AM
2026-12-01 - 2027-04-30
from THB  1,650.00

Kanab naam Tour

ao nang any hotel to koh ngai Shared Ride
6:00 AM - 11:30 AM
2026-11-01 - 2027-05-31
from THB  1,250.00

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Arrival Points

Ao Nang to Koh Ngai Trip Overview

The boat journey typically takes around 2.5–4 hours, depending on the operator, route, and sea conditions. Another option is to travel by minivan to a pier in Trang, followed by a boat transfer to Koh Ngai. Combined tickets can make the journey easier by arranging both road and boat transfers in one booking. Koh Ngai is a peaceful island known for its white sandy beaches, clear water, and excellent snorkeling, making it a great stop for travelers exploring Thailand’s Andaman coast. Boat services are generally more frequent from November to April, while schedules may be limited during the rainy season. Before booking, check the departure time, arrival location, and transfer details. If you have onward travel plans, allow extra time for connections and possible weather-related delays.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ao Nang to Koh Ngai

How do I get from Ao Nang to Koh Ngai?+

There are two product shapes for traveling from Ao Nang (Krabi mainland) to Koh Ngai (Trang Province island).

Door-to-door multi-leg combos pick up from any Ao Nang hotel and end at Koh Ngai Resort Pier:

  • Kanab naam Tour — 12-seat VAN + 12-seat Long-tail, year-round service, ~5 hours
  • Satun pakbara Speed Boat Club — 75-seat Speedboat + 75-seat Speedboat + 12-seat VAN, ~3 hours 45 minutes
  • Smart En Plus (PRIVATE) — 9-seat VAN + 9-seat Long-tail, year-round service, ~5 hours

Pier-to-pier speedboats depart from Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang and arrive at Koh Ngai Resort Pier:

  • Bundhaya Company — 74-seat Speedboat Standard, ~3 hours 30 minutes
  • Satun pakbara Speed Boat Club — 74-seat Speedboat Standard, ~3 hours 30 minutes

All routes arrive at the same pier: Koh Ngai Resort Pier on Koh Ngai's east coast.

How much does it cost to travel from Ao Nang to Koh Ngai?+

SmartEnPlus lists the Ao Nang to Koh Ngai speedboat and van combinations in this price range:

  • Kanab naam Tour VAN + Long-tail (door-to-door, year-round): ฿1,250 adult / ฿1,150 child
  • Satun pakbara Speed Boat Club Pier-to-Pier: ฿1,450 adult / ฿1,140 child
  • Bundhaya Company Pier-to-Pier: ฿1,550 adult / ฿1,250 child
  • Satun pakbara hotel-to-Pier (Speedboat + Speedboat + VAN): ฿1,650 adult / ฿1,290 child
  • Smart En Plus PRIVATE VAN + Long-tail (per vehicle, up to 9 seats): ฿5,300

Infants travel free on the Kanab naam and Satun pakbara hotel-to-Pier contracts (฿0). The cheapest single SmartEnPlus fare is the Kanab naam Tour door-to-door VAN + Long-tail at ฿1,250 adult.

Where does the speedboat from Ao Nang arrive on Koh Ngai?+

Every SmartEnPlus contract for Ao Nang to Koh Ngai ends at Koh Ngai Resort Pier, the single beach-side pier on Koh Ngai's east coast. The arrival pier is sometimes called "Koh Ngai Pier" or "Beach Jetty" in operator schedules, but it is the same physical landing zone used by all four operators on this route: Bundhaya Company, Satun pakbara Speed Boat Club, Kanab naam Tour, and Smart En Plus.

The pier serves both door-to-door combos (hotel pickup to pier drop-off) and pier-to-pier speedboats (Nopparat Thara Pier to Koh Ngai Resort Pier). Walking to most Koh Ngai resorts via the main beach path takes only a few minutes; longtail transfer can be arranged on arrival for properties further along the coast.

A Hat Chao Mai National Park entry fee may apply on arrival — confirm at booking. The pier itself does not charge an entry fee.