How to reach Krabi, Flights, Buses and Taxi to Krabi

How to Reach Krabi

All important modes of transport like airways, railways and buses can take you to Krabi. No matter which way you choose, the landscape out of the window will be a feast for the eyes.

How to Reach Krabi from India

Direct flights from major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata are available. Try to book your tickets offseason to get good discount rates. Kolkata usually has cheaper flights to Krabi than other cities. Keep checking individual airline websites for more information.

Most frequently searched routes to Krabi

Route Name	Distance	Time	More Information
Phuket to Krabi	163 Km	2-3 Hours	View Details
Koh-samui to Krabi	259.4 km	4 hr 43 min	View Details
Phi-phi-islands to Krabi	40.8 km	1-2 hrs	View Details

How to reach Krabi by flight

The Krabi International Airport is 10km away from the city but has flights only from Singapore, Malaysia, China, and Qatar. It also receives domestic flights from Bangkok, Koh Samui, and Chiang Mai. Most tourists land in Bangkok and take a domestic flight to Krabi. Air-conditioned shuttle buses and Songthaews are available from the airport to Krabi town.
Another alternative to reach Krabi by flight is to fly to Phuket, which has a bigger airport and more regular flights. It takes around two to four hours to reach Phuket from Krabi by land.

How to reach Krabi by road

You can share a songathew or rent a personal car from one of the many car rental services abundant in Thailand. Krabi lies on Highway 4. Being a major highway, Highway 4 connects many provinces to each other making this quite a convenient way of getting to and from Krabi.

How to reach Krabi by train

Krabi is not directly connected by train. You will have to get off at the nearest railway station, Trang, and catch a bus to Krabi from there.

How to reach Krabi by bus

Air-conditions buses from Bangkok to Krabi run regularly and buses to other smaller provinces are run by local bus operators. However, these bus journeys take around 12 hours. Take care when taking a bus at night as drivers consider speed limits mere suggestions.

Local transport in Krabi

Songthaews or mini-trucks are the most popular public transport in Krabi. Krabi also has many coastal areas and islands which can be reached only by boat. Ferry services are cheap and regularly run between Ao Nang, Ton Sai, Railay, Phra Nang and Krabi Town. You can also opt to walk if the weather is pleasant.