To reach Krabi

By car

From Bangkok:
1. Proceed along Highway no. 4, via Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Ranong and Phang-Nga provinces. Distance covered – 950 kms.
2. Proceed along Highway no.4 and at Chumphon province take Highway no.41 to Amphoe Wiang Sa, via Amphoe Lang Suan in Surat Thani Province. Then take Highway no.4035 to Amphoe Ao Luek and further Highway no.4 to reach Krabi. This is a shorter route covering 814 kms.

From Phuket
Proceed along Highway 402 and 4 via Takua Thung and Thap Pud Districts in Phang-Nga province. This route enters Krabi province at Au Luek District. The total distance covered is 185 kms. and time taken is 4 hrs.

By Bus

From Bangkok
Regular bus services run daily from Bangkok to Krabi from 6.30 am to 8.00 pm. In Bangkok, it leaves from the Southern Bus Terminal at Borommaratcha Chonnani Road. Ordinary to air-conditioned and VIP buses ply this route. Time taken for the journey is 12 hours. Telephone: 0 2434 5557-8 (non air-conditioned buses) and telephone: 0 2435 1199 or 0 2435 1200 (air-conditioned buses). Web site: www.transport.co.th.

From Phuket
Daily bus services run from Phuket Bus Terminal to Krabi. The time taken for the trip is about 4 hrs. Telephone: 0 7621 1480

By Train

From Bangkok
There are no direct trains to Krabi. However, trains run from Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok to Trang and Nakhon Si Thammarat. From there, it is possible to take a car or bus to Krabi. For more information on trains, telephone: 1690, 223 7010, 223 7020, web site: www.railway.co.th

There are two trains running daily from Bangkok to Trang. The express train departs from Bangkok at 5.05 pm and reaches Trang at 9.40 am. The rapid train leaves Bangkok at 6.20 pm and reaches Trang at 12.20 pm.

From Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat, there are two trains running daily. The rapid train departs from Bangkok at 5.35 pm and reaches Nakhon Si Thammarat at 10.45 am. The express train leaves Bangkok at 7.15 pm and reaches Nakhon Si Thammarat at 12.00 pm.

By Air

From Bangkok: There are daily flights from Bangkok to Krabi by SThai Airways International and the flight duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes. Telephone: 02 6282000

From Phuket: Daily flight is offered by Phuket Air from Phuket to Krabi and the flight duration is 1 hr and 20 min. Telephone: 02 6798999, web site: www.phuketairlines.com.

From Singapore: Silk Air offers flights to Krabi 4 times a week.

To reach nearby provinces

By Bus

To nearby provinces like Phuket, Phang-Nga, Trang, Surat Thani and Hat Yai, buses ply from Krabi Bus Terminal located 4 kms away at Talat Kao. Telephone: 0 7561 1804. The ticket rates from Krabi to various places are given here.

Hat Yai - 96 baht/ordinary bus, 130 baht /2nd class bus, 173 baht /1st class bus
Nakhon Si Thammarat - 67 baht / ordinary bus
Phuket - 65 baht /ordinary bus, 91 baht /2nd class bus, 117 baht /1st class bus
Phang-Nga - 46 baht /ordinary bus, 64 baht /2nd class bus, 82 baht /1st class bus
Ranong - 106 baht /ordinary bus
Su-nagi Kolok - 335 baht /1st class bus
Surat Thani - 61 baht /ordinary bus, 126 baht /2nd class bus
Trang - 50 baht /ordinary bus, 70 baht /2nd class bus, 90 baht /1st class bus

In addition, many local travel agencies run air-conditioned buses, mini buses and vans to nearby provinces.

By Bus-Boat

To Koh Samui and to Koh Pha-Ngan, local travel agencies offer bus-boat tickets. These services run 4 times a day. The ticket rates are 300-370 baht for Koh Samui and 450 baht for Koh Pha-Ngan.

Around Krabi Town

By Bus

Regular bus services run to various districts and tourists spots from Krabi Bus Terminal between 6.00 am and 5.00 pm. The ticket rate is 10 baht for a destination within the town limits. To go further, take the local white buses from Maharat Road for 20 baht. Mini buses also operate service from Vogue Department Store on Maharat Road.

By Songthaews, tuk tuk and motorcycle taxi

Songthaews run regular service from 7-11 on Maharat Road to destinations like Ao Leuk (20 baht), Ao Nam Mao (40 baht), Ao Nang (20 baht), Hat Noppharat Thara (20 baht) and Su San Hoi (40 baht). A ride to the Government Bus Terminal will cost 8 baht by Songthaew or tuk tuk, while it will cost 30 baht in a motorcycle taxi.

Tuk tuk can be hired for flat rate to destinations like Bus Station (50 baht), Airport (200 baht) and Wat Tham Seua (100 baht). Songthaews also run frequent service to Ban Hua Hin (Ferry pier to Ko Lanta), located at the Phattana - Preuksa Uthit Road intersection. The time taken is 40 minutes and costs 40 baht.

By Car/Taxi/Motorcycle/Jeep/Van

For visiting nearby provinces or traveling in and around Krabi, it is possible to rent a car or a motorcycle for daily rates. Travel agencies and guesthouses arrange this for the tourists. Motorcycle rentals are about 150 baht/day, while the jeep rentals are between 800 to 1200 baht/day. Taxis are also available for visitors.