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Getting around Krabi

How to travel around Krabi — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Longtail boat

Longtail boat
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The only way to Railay, and the way to most beaches without road access.

Watch outAgree the return pickup time and price before landing; being stranded and quoted a second fare is routine.

2. Rented scooter

Rented scooter
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Useful for the mainland, useless for Railay.

Watch outPassport-as-deposit plus damage claims at return.

3. Songthaew and local buses

Songthaew and local buses
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Shared pickups between Krabi Town, Ao Nang and the airport.

4. Ferries to the islands

Ferries to the islands
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Scheduled boats to Phi Phi, Lanta and Phuket from Klong Jilad pier.

5. Grab

Grab
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Available in Krabi Town and Ao Nang, patchier elsewhere.

Booking apps in Thailand

Agreeing the fare in an app before you travel removes the argument at the end of the journey, which is where most transport scams happen. Links go to each app's official page — lookalike apps are themselves a scam.

Grab

The dominant ride-hailing app across Southeast Asia, covering cars, motorbike taxis, food and parcels.

Bolt

European ride-hailing operator, usually priced below Grab where it operates.

InDrive

Fare-negotiation model where you propose a price and drivers accept or counter.

Bangkok MRT

Official metro app with route planning and QR ticketing for the underground network.

12Go

Books trains, buses and ferries across Thailand and the wider region, including island routes.

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