If you are planning to visit a paradise called Krabi, then our tips will certainly come in handy. We will tell you how to get to Krabi easier and faster from different parts of Thailand – Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Phi Phi and Lanta.
From Bangkok to Krabi
The distance between the two exotic points in a straight line is 650 km, and if you go by car, get ready to cover almost 800 km. Fortunately, a wide choice of transport allows you to look at the problem philosophically. Let's look at the main modes of travel, their advantages and disadvantages.
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Airplane
Let's start with the plane. This option is suitable for those who do not want to spend several hours on a grueling journey along the highway and can afford to buy a ticket for an aircraft. You will not even have time to take a nap in the sky, because an impressive distance will be covered in less than an hour and a half!
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The only drawback is the high price, which can unpleasantly surprise even experienced tourists. But what to do, comfort requires sacrifice! If you are lucky, you can buy a ticket for a budget flight (up to $45), but if not, you will have to “fork out” for $72-128!
Bus
The second mode of transport is regular buses. You can get from Bangkok to Krabi for only $20, so this option is popular. But you need to understand that the road will take at least 12 hours.
Tourists prefer to take tickets for night buses (slipbus), which depart in this direction at 6-8 pm. Since the bus arrives early in the morning, tourists also save on accommodation and can take a leisurely look around and find the best deal for accommodation. Therefore, if you calmly endure long journeys, a bus tour is just for you!
A train
Another popular means of transport is the train. The main disadvantage should be considered the need to transfer to a bus or car, since there is no railway in Krabi itself. You can buy a ticket at the box office of the station, after selecting the car option you like. The journey will take up to 17 hours, but the fare will be three times cheaper than by bus.
Taxi
But a taxi should be hired only by very wealthy tourists. After all, the driver will ask for at least 250-300 dollars for delivery to the resort coast!
From Phuket to Krabi
Having enjoyed the beauties of the resort town of Phuket, many tourists decide to go to no less picturesque Krabi. The distance between the resorts is only 150 km, which means that the cost of the road will be more modest. You can get to the beach both by water and by land.
Bus
The easiest will be a trip by bus, which run at intervals of one hour. On the road, you will have to spend only 3-3.5 hours, and the fare per tourist will not exceed five dollars. If you want more comfort, then one of the minibus drivers will be happy to take you on board. Travel will cost no more than by bus, but be prepared that private traders often deviate from the route and thereby increase travel time.
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Taxi
If you are ready to donate $ 95, a comfortable taxi will drive you to the local musical rhythms in Krabi. The road will take no more than 3 hours, during which you can enjoy the amazing landscapes of Thailand.
Ferry
An alternative way to travel is by ferry, which covers a small distance in 8 hours. But do not worry, because the ship enters the harbor of the amazing island of Phi Phi, which you will be given up to five hours to get acquainted with. The fare will be $25. The ferry departs at 8.30 and already at 17 o'clock of this day you will rush to one of the hotels in Krabi.
From Koh Samui to Krabi
It is unlikely that a real adventurer will be stopped by a distance of 270 km. This is the path to be overcome by those who decided to leave Koh Samui and go to Krabi. There are several ways to get around.
Airplane
Although Koh Samui has its own airport, flights are not popular with visitors. This is again due to the high cost of air tickets, which often exceeds the $100 mark. Yes, and save time in the case of a flight with a transfer in Bangkok will not work.
Bus
Therefore, we will immediately move on to the option with the bus. Although you will have to spend at least 6 hours on the road, traveling by land will still be more interesting and cheaper. And if you take a direct bus without a transfer, you can save a few more dollars.
Transfer + ferry/speedboat
But the record of popularity is broken by the option of an organized transfer, which includes overcoming the route by land in a comfortable minibus, a water segment by ferry or speedboat. The main advantage of such a trip is that the company decides everything for you. But the prices for such services “bite” and sometimes exceed the cost of air travel.
From Pattaya to Krabi
Tourists coming to Thailand often stop in Pattaya. If there is a need to get from this place to the resort we are interested in, we have to consider different options. Since there is no direct bus service between the two resorts, travelers have to develop their own travel routes.
Airplane
The easiest way is to use an airplane. But besides the high price (8 thousand baht per person), you will have to spend 10 to 15 hours at Bangkok airport waiting for the next flight. After all, there is no direct flight from Pattaya to Krabi.
Plane + bus
A more convenient and budget option is to divide the entire route into two intervals. The first – to Bangkok – to overcome the sky (up to 3,000 baht per passenger), and the second part of the route to overcome on a regular bus.
You can also travel the entire route by bus, but even here you won't do without a transfer. As a rule, you will have to pick up a second flight either from Bangkok or another major transport hub.
From Phi Phi to Krabi
Remember, we already mentioned this island with an exotic name, which is located right on the route from Phuket to the coveted resort? I think that there will be no problems with overcoming this part of the route.
It is clear that there is no bus or air connection with the island, so the only way to get to Krabi is by sea. And for this, tourists have a lot of options at their disposal – from ferries to first-class speedboats. Depending on the speed of movement and the type of vehicle, you will have to spend up to 3 hours of time and up to 300 local currency units.
Lanta Krabi
To overcome this route, tourists are also offered several options. It is not advisable to use an airplane, because you have to make a long detour to Phuket (the island does not have its own airport), and from there spend time traveling by ferry or boat.
Therefore, we resort to the services of road carriers or ferrymen. Most visitors to Thailand use the ferry, as it saves money and reduces travel time as much as possible.
But you can also go by private minivan. The cost of such a journey will be approximately 400 baht per passenger. If you can afford to order a taxi, then get ready to pay about 2500 baht.