THE SHORT VERSION
Railay to Patong at a glance.
- From
- Railay ไร่เลย์
- To
- Patong ป่าตอง
- Road distance
- About 186 km
- Straight line
- 61 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h buses take longer
- Return route
- Patong to Railay →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Railay
Railay is a peninsula near Ao Nang that can only be reached by boat. Bus tickets to Railay combine a bus or minivan to Ao Nang or Krabi with a longtail boat.
- Longtail boat landings
Boats from Ao Nang beach and from Krabi Town.
Arriving in Patong
Long-distance buses arrive at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 near Phuket Town. Allow time and a taxi or songthaew over the hill to Patong.
- Hotel pickups and Patong stops
Most long-distance minivans collect from hotels; local songthaews stop along the beach road.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Traffic over the hill into Patong is slow at peak times.
KEEP GOING
From Patong, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Patong
More buses from Railay
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Railay from Patong by road?+
About 186 km by road (61 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Railay to Patong take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Railay?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Railay include Longtail boat landings, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Patong to Railay?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Patong to Railay guide.
Where does the bus from Railay arrive in Patong?+
It depends on the operator. In Patong, services use Hotel pickups and Patong stops. Long-distance buses arrive at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 near Phuket Town. Allow time and a taxi or songthaew over the hill to Patong.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Patong?+
Long-distance buses arrive at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 near Phuket Town. Allow time and a taxi or songthaew over the hill to Patong.
What kind of bus runs from Railay to Patong?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Railay to Patong bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Patong by bus?+
Direct buses from Patong include Khao Lak, Krabi Town, Ao Nang, Surat Thani, Chumphon and more. See all connections on our Patong bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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