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Limestone karst cliffs covered in jungle rise above turquoise sea with small tour boats and a white yacht

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Krabi Information

Speedboat & Ferry travel to and from Krabi Town is a nice experience. Klong Jilad ferry terminal is located about 5 minutes taxi ride from the famous Thara Park and river walkway. Beautifully maintained by the local provincial Government, you'll find the boarding process easy enough, leaving you to enjoy the journey. Ferry travel between Krabi Town and Phuket or Phi Phi Island in well maintained, big passenger ferries that can hold up to 400 passengers, complete with life jackets and full safety precautions. The speedboat & ferry companies partnering with us at Phuketferry.com are familiar with our e-tickets and your boarding process will be a smooth one. They'll simply take your e-ticket, replace it with a destination sticker for you to wear, and guide you to your boat. On the speedboat & ferry, you'll have some different seating options - on deck or down inside in the comfy seats, just bring a book, some binoculars and your travel journal, because you're about to embark on an epic voyage to amazing places!

Speedboat racing past towering limestone cliffs over turquoise water, likely Phi Phi, Thailand
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Departures from Krabi

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About Krabi

Krabi Town Overview

Krabi Town Overview

Krabi Town is a wonderful little town of about 25,000 citizens, situated a little upstream from the Andaman coastline. The town is nice and cultural, with a relaxed local feel, certainly a pleasant stop for travellers looking for a nice place to shop and eat outside. To add to the Krabi Town flavour, keep a look out for the ape statues holding the traffic lights. Markets are aplenty, hosting cultural craft work that you can pick up cheaply. And, being on the river, there's lots of fish and seafood to eat!

What Makes Krabi Town Special

Unlike the busier beach resorts nearby, Krabi Town offers an authentic slice of southern Thailand away from the tourist crowds. The riverside location gives the town a relaxed atmosphere where locals go about their daily lives, making it an excellent base for visitors seeking genuine cultural immersion. The town's markets are a highlight—you'll find everything from fresh tropical produce to handmade crafts and souvenirs at affordable prices. The seafood is exceptional thanks to the river trade, and local restaurants serve fresh catches at reasonable prices.

The ape statues are a quirky local landmark worth spotting as you navigate the town. They're scattered around traffic intersections and have become an unofficial symbol of Krabi Town's character.

Getting to Krabi Town

Krabi Town is well-connected by transport links serving the wider Krabi Province. Most visitors arrive via the main transport hub, where 80 routes routes connect to other popular destinations across southern Thailand. The town's strategic riverside location makes it accessible from multiple directions, whether you're coming from neighboring provinces or arriving from the Andaman coast.

Ground transport options include buses, minivans, and private transfers, all offering flexibility depending on your schedule and comfort preferences. Journey times and pricing vary by route and operator, so it's worth checking current availability when planning your trip.

Transport Connections from Krabi Town

Krabi Town serves as a gateway to several popular destinations across the region. From here, you can reach other towns and islands throughout the Andaman area, making it a useful transit point for longer journeys through southern Thailand.

The town's transport network is reliable and busy, with regular departures throughout the day. Whether you're heading onward to beach destinations, islands, or neighboring provinces, you'll find consistent connections at competitive prices.

Practical Information for Visitors

Krabi Town itself is compact and easy to navigate on foot. The night and day markets are the focal points for shopping and eating, and they're genuinely worth exploring. Prices are lower than in the resort areas, and the food quality is high. Banking facilities, shops, and restaurants are plentiful throughout the town center.

The town has a slower pace than beach resorts, which makes it ideal for travelers wanting to slow down, eat well, and experience everyday Thai life. It's also a practical stop if you need to break up a longer journey or arrange onward travel.

Planning Your Journey

When traveling to or from Krabi, book your tickets in advance during peak season to secure your preferred departure time and price. Fares start from ฿290, depending on your route, travel date, and operator choice. Most journeys offer straightforward booking with several operators and other established providers serving the region.

Check current schedules and availability before you travel, as departure times and services can vary seasonally. Our live booking system shows all available routes, prices, and operators for your chosen travel dates, making it easy to compare options and find the best fit for your schedule and budget.

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Krabi Town Information

Crowded night market at dusk with lit stalls, vendors and shoppers browsing souvenirs and trinkets under canopies

Shopping Culture

Situated away from the tourist-rich beach areas, Krabi Town is a nice, locally priced shopping district. Food and drink prices are cheaper and just as extensive - perhaps more so. On weekends, there is a really cool "Walking Street" market from around 5pm-10pm where you can pick up some local art and craft items, again reasonably priced. A couple of big hypermarkets in the town ensure that you can get your groceries and gadgets before hopping to other isles.
Close-up of deep-fried whole fish glazed with dark sauce on a white plate beside shredded purple cabbage salad

Eating Out

A rich mix of elegant and authentically Thai restaurants and eating spots pepper the streets of Krabi Town. Of course, the local day and night markets provide lots of Thai snacks and tasty seafood dishes - the seafood is as fresh here as by the beaches. Daytimes, there is no end of small restaurants from recognisable brands to one-man noodle stands. When the evening comes the choices exponentially rises, especially around the night markets… Cheap, authentic, delicious!
Traditional Thai longtail boat moored on a mangrove-lined river below limestone karst hills

Khao Khanab

The Khao Khanab mountains, standing at a hundred meters tall are one of Krabi's most famous landmarks. They're like a great gateway to the city with the main river running straight through the middle of these wonderful limestone cliffs. It's possible to journey through the stalactite and stalacmite rich caves via kayak or tour guide via a stairway, and one of the mountains can even be climbed. While there, why not check out the local Ko Klang fishing village, where you'll find local tools and artefacts being hand crafted daily.
Tree-lined brick riverside promenade with white guardrail, calm river and limestone karst hills under clear blue sky

River Walking

It's a nice way to spend a sunny afternoon, walking along the wide footpath that runs south from Chao Fa Pier to Thara Park. Along the way you can pick up some tasty snacks and Thai fruit to accompany your journey. Delightful interconnected walking trails give you heaps of options. You can keep fit by jogging around and playing a little tennis, embrace the peace by watching the boats go by or reading a book, or you can have a little fun with the Thai alphabet in the children's park.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the tourist seasons ?

Phuket

Phuket really just has two seasons, which are known as "high season" and "low season" (or "green season"). During the low season months (May–September), boat numbers are reduced. During the high season (October–April), boats to the surrounding islands are increased so you will have some more options.

Koh Samui

There are three distinct weather seasons on the tropical island of Koh Samui: the dry season (December until February), the hot season (March until August) and the rainy season (September until November).

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