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Getting There
By Air
 From
Bangkok, the easiest way is by plane. Thai Airways operate
direct daily flights from Bangkok to Krabi (and return) year
round. Flight schedules can be found on the Thai
Airways web page or Tel: (02) 232 8000 (Bangkok office)
or (076) 327 144 (Phuket office).
Bangkok
Airways flies to Krabi via Koh Samui but not
Bangkok - Krabi direct).
From other provinces: There are daily Thai Airways flights
from Bangkok to neighboring southern provincial capitals Surathani
(211km from Krabi), or Phuket (176km) You can drive to
Krabi easily from these places.
By Road
 From
Bangkok, a bus to Krabi will take about 13 hours. Buses
leave everyday from the southern bus terminal in Thonburi. There
are also many private services available from most travel agencies
in the city.
From Phuket Buses leave Phuket daily, taking around
3-4 hours. Or alternatively, taxis or air-conditioned mini-vans
can easily be arranged. Information on bus timetables, taxi
or min-van shuttle services can be obtained at Phuket airport
, hotels, or travel agents.
From Surathani the road journey to Krabi takes about
4-5 hours. Buses, taxis or mini-vans can be arranged easily
at agencies in the town.
By Train
Train lovers can travel from Hualomphong Station in
Bangkok to one of the following stations: Trang, Putt Pin in
Surathani Province, or Tung Song in Nakorn Sri Thammarat Province;
and catch a bus from any of these places to Krabi. Travel to
Surathani by train takes approximately 12 hours, with various
classes of seating available. Schedules for the State Railway
of Thailand can be found by contacting Tel: (02) 220 4334 or
any local travel agent.
By Sea
Ferries and boats travel between Phuket and Krabi via Phi Phi
Island.
- From Phuket - Phi Phi Island
a regular ferry trip takes approximately 2 hours. During high
season there are 2 scheduled trips a day to Phi Phi and return.
- From Phi Phi Island - Krabi a regular ferry trip
takes 1.5-2 hours, with 2 services running daily all year
round. (Schedules allow Phuket/Phi Phi /Krabi trip within
one day).
Other ferry services from Phi Phi and Krabi to Koh Lanta operate
daily, all year round. Ferry schedules and connections are available
at both Krabi and Phuket airports. Private boat charters to
and from Krabi are also possible through local tour companies
and agents.
Travel Around
 Many
of Krabi's inland attractions can be reached by road. However
boats play a large part in getting around this area, especially
to the islands. "Long tail" boats run regular local
services from Krabi Town to major beaches like Ao Nang, and some
can be rented for sightseeing or private charter for the day.
(See map for location of
boat piers around Krabi province). Tour companies can arrange
charter boats, or advise on ferry services between beaches and
islands around the area.
For inland sightseeing, hire a car, motor cycle, or rent a Songtaew
(taxi truck) to drive you round for the day. Local buses also
shuttle between major areas in the province, from the bus station
just outside of Krabi Town at Talaat Kao. Click
here to read our guide to driving around Krabi
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