Getting around, simple mein

Getting around Krabi without the confusion.

Think in journeys: airport → hotel, hotel → boat, Phuket → Krabi, evening → hotel. 3–4 log ho? Total car price bhi compare karo before buying separate seats.

Tell me quickly

Solo? Shared transport can save money. 3–4 people ho? Compare the total car price before buying separate seats. With parents, kids or heavy luggage, the easier door-to-door ride can be paisa vasool.

JOURNEY 1

Krabi Airport → Ao Nang

1. Compare a pre-booked transfer/taxi with the airport bus or shuttle.
2. With 2–4 people and luggage, compare the total car price against separate seat fares.
3. Keep your hotel name and map pin ready for the final drop.

Best for: Most first-time Ao Nang arrivals.

Think twice: Do not choose the cheapest-looking seat fare before checking total group cost and hotel drop.

JOURNEY 2

Ao Nang → Railay

1. Railay is reached by boat, not by road.
2. Use the local boat point and confirm the correct beach/drop before boarding.
3. Keep footwear and luggage practical because boarding can involve sand or shallow water.

Best for: Railay day trips and Railay stays.

Think twice: Large luggage, small children or limited mobility can make boat boarding less comfortable.

JOURNEY 3

Phuket → Krabi

1. Road transfer is the simplest door-to-door option for many travellers.
2. Keep roughly half a day flexible for checkout, pickup, traffic, hotel drop and settling in.
3. Do not schedule a hard-to-miss tour immediately after the transfer.

Best for: Phuket + Krabi trips with luggage.

Think twice: A tight same-day tour connection creates unnecessary stress.

JOURNEY 4

Ao Nang evenings

1. Stay central and walk where practical.
2. Use short local rides when the heat, rain or distance makes walking annoying.
3. Check the ride home before choosing a restaurant or bar far from your stay.

Best for: Travellers staying around central Ao Nang.

Think twice: A cheap room far away can lose its saving through repeated rides.

Choose the ride that fits your group

Solo

Shared/public transport can save money when the route fits your day.

Couple

Compare two individual fares with one app car or taxi.

3–4 friends

Split the total car price. Separate cheap fares are not always cheaper together.

Family + parents/kids

Fewer changes usually matter more when there is luggage, heat or tired travellers.

₹ Saver

A cheaper hotel can cost more overall if you keep paying for long rides. Stay close to the places you will actually use.

THINKING OF A SCOOTER?

Check your licence + International Driving Permit (IDP) before you rent.

Rental availability does not mean you are legally entitled or insured to ride.

Read the scooter + International Driving Permit guide →