Krabi Town

Getting Here & Around

By Air

Flying is the easiest way to get here from Bangkok. Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, and Air Asia all have daily flights to Krabi International Airport. One-way prices from Bangkok range from B1,000 to B3,500; the flight takes about an hour.

Airport Transfers

The airport is a 20-minute ride from Krabi Town, and there are taxis (B35) and minibuses (B100) waiting outside the airport. These vehicles are also available to take you to other nearby (and not-so-nearby) beach areas. Minivans don't leave until they're full, which can happen very quickly or after a long wait. Your best bet is to check in with the minivans first to make sure you get a seat if one is about to depart—if not, you can opt for a taxi.

By Bus & Songthaew

Buses from Bangkok to Krabi leave from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal and take at least 12 hours. VIP and first-class buses leave once every evening around 6 or 7 pm. Public buses leave Krabi for Bangkok at 8 am and 4 and 5:30 pm. First-class buses travel between Phuket and Krabi (a three-hour journey) every hour. Getting around town or to Ao Nang is best done by songthaew. You can find songthaews at the corner of Maharat Soi 4 and Pruksa Uthit Road.

Bus and boat combination tickets are available from Krabi to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.

There are a few bus terminals in Krabi, but if you don't arrive at the pier, songthaews can take you there; if you've purchased a combination ticket, this transfer is included.

By Car

The airport has Avis, National, and Budget rental counters. Prices start at about B1,200 per day; for the same price, you can also rent a four-wheel-drive jeep in town.