Recommended mode of transport from Phuket to Krabi

Staying in Phuket for a couple of nights %26amp; then heading to Krabi - what would be the best mode of transport (bearing in mind luggage /shopping from the last 3 weeks will be coming with us!)

What are the buses like? Can they be relied upon? We will also be heading back to Phuket after Krabi and will need to get transport back - what is the best way to travel.

We don%26#39;t have any time restrictions - such a catching a plane or anything like that - but would prefer not to waste too many hours in travelling that distance

Recommended mode of transport from Phuket to Krabi

If you%26#39;re only staying a couple of days in Krabi then rent yourself a car and drive over (about 2.5 hours from Phuket Town). A minibus from your resort area will bring you into Krabi Town or even Ao Nang if you%26#39;re lucky whereas a real local bus will involve getting in Phuket Town and then getting to your resort from Krabi Town too.

Another option, of course, is paying THB2000-2500 for a taxi.

Recommended mode of transport from Phuket to Krabi

Thanks EggChaser

Maybe renting a car would be the best thing - which rental company would you recommend and roughly how much would it be per day?

Most of the local companies are OK but obviously ask for a new car as many will just rent their own to you!! I normally expect to pay between THB1000-1300 per day, all inclusive, but no more. It%26#39;s a very lovely and simple drive, over the bridge from Phuket to PhangNga, though PhangNga and turn right to Krabi!!! The hardest part is finding your hotel once you get here. Let me know if you need any help with directions.

Hi regarding last post can you rent automatic cars? I arrive in phuket mid november and plan to drive to krabi also - but only drive an automatic

Regards

Paddy

The jeeps are all manual but the saloon cars are usually automatic.

Also had this question, was assuming we%26#39;d take the ferry from Phuket to Krabi... is this not a good thing to do? Hassle with suitcases? I%26#39;m looking at then going to Rayavadee (but maybe too spendy and/or isolated) . I%26#39;m looking for a 2-3 night stay with my 19 yr old son, I know he%26#39;ll maybe want to do some clubbing, but still want him back at the hotel at some point before daybreak! Ideas for location?

thanks all, Joliolio

Hi All - Sorry to be joining late, but i will also be arriving in Phuket early November and was wondering about Krabi. Is it possible to do a day trip? How long will it take one-way? How long is the ferry ride? Any other info would be great!!

PS - What is a saloon car???

A saloon car is what we Yanks call a sedan.

--Joliolio

Joliolio

The boat isn%26#39;t a problem with bags but oviously a car is easier. That said, it%26#39;s a beautiful journey on the boat so why not? You might like to inform the hotel and they%26#39;ll come and pick you up but be aware that the boats usually come into Ao Nang and not Krabi (which is just as easy). As for your son, I think he%26#39;ll find a few places around Railay that are open late and he may even wish to venture into Ao Nang once or twice.....but he may not make it back by sunrise!

hi,

i took this trip 3 days ago.

i was staying at the merlin beach resort, and needed to get to ao-nang, for the central krabi bay resort.

i%26#39;ve booked Mr. Mor (we known on the phuket forum).

he picked me up with all the lagguage (2 adults+2 kids) for the almost 3 hours drive.

cost was around 2500thb.

better to do it by car than by boat with all the hassle of the lagguge. bare in mind that the boat will not take you to your final destination..rather then the pier.

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