Sarah M.
2 weeks ago
★★★★★
Stunning views and easy to reach by scooter from Patong. Parking was straightforward.
Destinations
9/10
Krabi üssü · Tırmanış · Tekne
Railay Beach
Ride to Krabi/Ao Nang — longtail boat to Railay (no road access)
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Distance
~105 km from Patong
Drive time
2.5–3 h + boat
From Patong — riding only
Total time
2.5–3 h + boat + visit (~1–2 hours)
Including stops & visit
Traveller score
9/10
Ideal motorcycle
Krabi base · Climbing · Boat
Why visit here?
A must-see stop reachable by motorcycle from Patong in a day:
Ride to Krabi/Ao Nang — longtail boat to Railay (no road access)
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How to get there by motorcycle + boat
Railay peninsula has no road access — surrounded by cliffs. Ride to Krabi/Ao Nang, then longtail to Railay.
Last point by motorcycle
Ao Nang — Nopparat Thara Longtail Pier
~105 km by motorcycle (Krabi) + 10–15 min boat
Boat departure
Ao Nang Beach · Ao Nang Nopparat Thara Pier
Longtail (fixed fare board) · 10–15 min (each way)
Step by step
- 1Patong → Krabi → Ao Nang (combine with Tiger Cave / Emerald Pool).
- 2Leave motorcycle at Ao Nang parking; longtail operators along the beach.
- 310–15 min boat → Railay West or East bay.
- 4Phra Nang Cave, climbing routes, beaches; return same pier.
Practical tips
- •Motorcycle can never go to Railay — only boat access (or Tonsai walking trail).
- •Stay in Ao Nang and day-trip to Railay is the most practical plan.
- •At low tide some bays are walkable; boat still recommended.
- •For Phra Nang (East bay) land at Railay East.
Google reviews
★ GoogleMarco R.
1 month ago
★★★★★
One of the best stops on our Phuket trip. Go early to avoid tour buses.
Yuki T.
2 months ago
★★★★★
Beautiful place. Road is fine for ADV 160. Bring water and sun protection.
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