- How to get to Krabi from Moscow by plane
- To Krabi from Bangkok
- To Krabi from Phuket
The tiny province of Krabi is famous for its fabulous nature and unique islands. Therefore, every tourist arriving in Thailand seeks to get here in any way. The transport network of Thailand is well developed, but be prepared that your trip will be long in time, regardless of which city in Russia you plan to get to Krabi from.
How to get to Krabi from Moscow by plane
Travel to the beaches of Krabi usually starts from the Russian capital. Your goal is to fly to such large settlements in Thailand as Phuket, Surat Thani or Bangkok, and then think in detail about the way to travel to Krabi.
There are no direct flights from Moscow to the province. Therefore, you will have to fly with one or two changes. The most popular carriers are: Qatar Airways; Bangkok Airways; Thai Airways. Using the services of these airlines, you can first get to Doha airport, where you need to wait for the next flight from 4 to 15 hours, and then change to a plane to Bangkok and then make another change in order to fly to Krabi. The duration of such a trip can vary from 18 to 42 hours.
There is also an option with a flight through the Novosibirsk Tolmachevo airport, but this method is acceptable only if you are ready to wait for the flight connection within 23 hours.
To Krabi from Bangkok
Once in the capital of Thailand, take care of your further itinerary. There are several options to choose from to get to Krabi. Among them:
- flight by local airlines;
- bus ride;
- travel by train.
Air travel is considered the most optimal, but at the same time expensive way of travel. Several direct flights regularly run from Bangkok airport, which land at Krabi airport in 1 hour and 20 minutes, which is quite convenient. If you want to save money, it is better to purchase a plane ticket departing from Don Muang Domestic Airport. Some tourists prefer to take a flight to the city of Surat Thani, and then travel to Krabi using ground transportation.
Once you have chosen to travel by bus, upon arrival in Bangkok, head to the South Bus Terminal and find the Pen Klao Terminal, from which many buses leave daily to Krabi. Thai buses have a good level of comfort and are equipped with special sleeping chairs. Travel time is from 12 to 13 hours.
With regard to rail links, it should be borne in mind that there are no direct flights between Bangkok and Krabi. First, you take a train to the cities of Trang or Surat Thani, after which you get to Krabi in any way convenient for you. Separately, it should be noted that train delays in Thailand are quite frequent.
To Krabi from Phuket
The distance between these points is 160 kilometers, which can be covered by bus, boat, ferry and taxi. Self-employed tourists prefer buses from local carriers. From the airport to Phuket bus station, you can easily get there by public transport in approximately 2 hours. At the bus station, you will be offered to purchase a ticket for buses, minibuses and minibuses of various levels of comfort. The trip will take you no more than 2.5 hours, as a result of which you will find yourself at the Krabi bus station. The cost of such tickets varies from 150 to 170 baht, which is quite consistent with the budget travel option.
Ferry and speedboat are common means of transportation between Phuket and Krabi. Tickets are sold at numerous travel companies located in different areas of Phuket. Most ferries leave from Rassada pier several times during the day and after three hours arrive to the islands of Phi Phi, Langkawi, Ao Nang, etc. The advantage of this type of travel is that you will have the opportunity to simultaneously explore the neighboring picturesque islands.
Traveling by car will be acceptable if you are willing to pay a large sum. For example, renting a middle-class car will cost 5-7 thousand rubles, and for a minivan for 7-15 people you will pay from 8 to 23 thousand rubles.
