SmartEnPlus Booking Center

Koh Lanta→Railay

Price Range
Recommended
Cheapest
Fastest
Early Departure
Top Rated

How to get there

Traveling from Koh Lanta to Railay Beach is possible by speedboat, ferry, or a combination of road and boat transfers.

Travel Options

Shared Ride

Operators

Satun pakbara Speed Boat Club, Bundhaya Company, Ao nang Travel and Tour

Departure Schedule

  • 9:00 AMDaily
  • 1:30 PMDaily
  • 2:30 PMDaily

Departures by Operator

Satun pakbara Speed Boat Club

saladan pier koh lanta to railay east pier Shared Ride
2:30 PM - 3:50 PM
2026-12-01 - 2027-04-30
from THB  900.00

Bundhaya Company

saladan pier koh lanta to railay east pier Shared Ride
9:00 AM - 10:10 AM
2026-11-01 - 2027-04-30
from THB  1,150.00
saladan pier koh lanta to railay east pier Shared Ride
1:30 PM - 2:40 PM
2026-10-16 - 2027-05-20
from THB  1,150.00

Ao nang Travel and Tour

saladan pier koh lanta to railay east pier Shared Ride
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
2026-08-01 - 2027-05-20
from THB  700.00

Departure Points

Arrival Points

Koh Lanta to Railay Trip Overview

During the high season, direct boat services may be available, with the journey typically taking around 1.5–2.5 hours, depending on the operator and sea conditions. Another option is to travel by minivan to Ao Nang, then take a longtail boat to Railay Beach. This route may take around 3–4 hours, depending on transfer connections and waiting times. Combined tickets can make the journey easier by arranging the main transfers in one booking. Railay is famous for its limestone cliffs, sandy beaches, rock climbing, and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Since Railay has no road access, the final part of the journey must be completed by boat. Services are generally more frequent from November to April, while schedules may be limited during the rainy season. Check departure times and allow extra time for possible delays.

Frequently Asked Questions — Koh Lanta to Railay

What is the cancellation policy for Koh Lanta to Railay speedboats?+

Cancellations on the Koh Lanta to Railay route follow a tiered refund policy operated by Ao nang Travel and Tour, the cheapest SmartEnPlus operator:

  • Cancelling more than 72 hours before departure — full refund (100%).
  • Cancelling between 48 and 72 hours before departure — half refund (50%).
  • Cancelling less than 48 hours before departure — no refund (0%).

Bundhaya Company and Satun pakbara Speed Boat Club, the other two SmartEnPlus operators on this route, apply the same 72h / 48h / less-than-12h tiered structure used across the Andaman network. Confirm the exact policy at checkout since cancellation terms are operator-specific.

How much does a speedboat from Koh Lanta to Railay cost?+

The cheapest SmartEnPlus fare on the Koh Lanta to Railay speedboat route is THB 700 per adult with Ao nang Travel and Tour (150-seat standard speedboat, 13:30 departure from Saladan Pier).

Cross-source aggregator pricing on 12go.asia ranges from ~€12 to €45 per adult (around THB 450–1,700), depending on operator and whether the service goes to Railay East Floating Pier directly or via Klong Jilad Pier / Nopparat Thara Pier. Bundhaya and Satun pakbara typically price between THB 900 and THB 1,200 for direct Railay East services.

All SmartEnPlus inventory on this route is JOIN/shared speedboat — there is no PRIVATE vehicle option. There are no published child or infant rates in the API snapshot; confirm at booking.

How long does the speedboat from Koh Lanta to Railay take?+

The JOIN speedboat from Koh Lanta to Railay takes 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes depending on the operator:

  • Bundhaya Company: 1 hour 10 minutes (09:00 and 13:30 departures).
  • Satun pakbara Speed Boat Club: 1 hour 20 minutes (14:30 departure).
  • Ao nang Travel and Tour: 1 hour 45 minutes (13:30 departure, 150-seat vessel).

Boats depart from Saladan Pier on the north tip of Koh Lanta Yai and arrive at Railay East Floating Pier on the Krabi mainland. The crossing covers about 49 km (13 nautical miles). Cross-source timing on 12go.asia shows Koh Yao Sun Smile running a direct 50-minute service to Floating Pier East Railay in high season.

Note that Railay is boat-only — there is no road access. From Railay East Pier, travelers reach Railay West Beach or Phra Nang by the limestone cliff path (15–20 minutes walk) or by longtail boat (about THB 100 per person).

Related Routes

From koh lanta

To koh lanta