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How to get from Samui Island to Railay
Koh Samui to Railay: Ferry and Transfer Options
Travelling from Samui Island to Railay usually means combining a ferry crossing with a road and boat transfer, since Railay has no direct pier and no road access of its own. This connection only operates during selected months of the year, so check the live schedule below before you plan your trip. If you're searching outside that window, see the alternative route further down this page.
How to Get from Koh Samui to Railay
The journey combines a sea crossing with a transfer to Railay Beach, which is reached by longtail boat from Ao Nang or Krabi town. our transport partners operates this connection, using the available transport for the sea legs and onboard facilities on board. Because the trip mixes transport modes, build in some extra time at each connection point rather than booking a tight onward transfer.
Journey Duration and Price
The full transfer takes around the scheduled journey time, though actual timing depends on waiting times between the ferry and the onward transfer. Fares start from our online fares per person, one way. Both price and duration can vary by operator and by how many legs your ticket covers, so confirm the exact details shown at checkout before you pay.
Schedule and Departures
During the season, regular departures are available, with timing set around the connecting ferry and transfer rather than a single fixed timetable. Because this is a seasonal connection, always check live availability before travelling — outside these months the combined ticket is not sold, and travellers should instead book the Koh Samui to Krabi ferry and arrange a separate transfer on to Railay.
Departure and Arrival Points
Departures leave from the piers serving Samui Island, with the final leg arriving by longtail boat at the beach in Railay. If you're staying elsewhere on Koh Samui or continuing on to explore Railay Beach after you land, check your accommodation's distance from the drop-off point, since hotel transfers aren't included in the ferry schedule.
Booking Your Koh Samui to Railay Transfer
Book ahead during selected months of the year, since combined ferry-and-transfer tickets can sell out faster than single-leg routes, especially around public holidays. Use the booking form on this page to compare the operators currently running this route, check the current price and departure options, and secure your ticket for the full journey in one transaction.
Planning your return? You can also book the Railay to Koh Samui ferry and transfer for the trip back.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?
You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.
If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.
What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?
We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.
If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.
If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.
Why is my account locked?
We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.
You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?
What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?
Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.
Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.
If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.
How do I unlock my account now?
Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.
If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.
My account locked but I never tried to sign in
Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.
Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.
We would still recommend two things:
- Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
- Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.
If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.
