The best months to visit Railay Beach are Nov – Apr. Dry season; May–Oct can have rough seas.
Quick facts
Currency Thai Baht (฿) ฿35 ≈ $1 USD
Language Thai English spoken in tourist areas
Timezone ICT (UTC+7) No daylight saving
Best Months Nov – Apr Dry season; May–Oct can have rough seas
Daily Budget ~$25–55 USD Mid-range on the beach; budget limited
Visa Visa-free 60 days Most Western passports; extendable 30 days
When to go
Thailand's most beautiful beach: accessible only by longtail boat, ringed by sheer limestone karsts and home to world-class rock climbing above turquoise water.
Getting to Railay in Railay Beach
- From Ao Nang: longtail boats run 7am–6pm (฿100/person, 15 min). After hours, charter a private boat for ฿1,500–2,000. There is no pier at Railay: boats beach directly on the sand
- From Krabi Town: longtail to Railay from Chao Fah pier (฿150/person, 45 min) or charter a speedboat. Krabi Airport is 18km from Ao Nang: shared minivan ฿150–200/person
- Fly to Krabi (KBV) from Bangkok (1hr, ฿800–2,000), Kuala Lumpur (1.5hr), or Singapore (1.5hr). Direct connections from most major Southeast Asian hubs
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Railay Beach travel guide.
Timezone: ICT (UTC+7) (No daylight saving)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Railay Beach?
The best months to visit Railay Beach are Nov – Apr (Dry season; May–Oct can have rough seas), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Railay Beach budget breakdown.
