There are three ways to get from Ao Nang to Surat Thani Railway Station:
- By taxi.
- By bus from Krabi Bus Terminal.
- By minivan from your hotel all the way to the station.
In terms of both convenience and value for money the minivan service from any hotel in Ao Nang to Surat Thani Railway Station (option 3.) is the best option.
Travel Times to Surat Thani Railway Station
There are two direct services a day from Ao Nang to Surat Thani Railway Station which you can book online.
| Ao Nang any Hotel | Surat Thani Station | Cost | Company |
| 10:00 | 16:30 | 500 THB | Phantip |
| 15:00 | 20:00 | 500 THB | Phantip |
- In case of delays we suggest allowing at least 1 hour between your scheduled arrival time and the departure time of any onward transport.
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Departure from Ao Nang
Phantip Travel services to Surat Thani Railway Station include a free transfer from any hotel in Ao Nang Town.
Location of Surat Thani Railway Station
The Phantip Travel services from Ao Nang departs terminate in front of the main entrance to Surat Thani Railway Station.
About Travel to Surat Thani Railway Station
The Phantip Travel service to Surat Thani Railway Station commences with a pick up from any hotel in Ao Nang. From Ao Nang passengers then travel 17 km to Krabi town to join a minivan service to Surat Thani. The journey from Ao Nang to Krabi town takes around 30 minutes after all passengers on this service have been picked up from their hotel in Ao Nang.
Phantip services to Surat Thani Railway Station depart from Ao NangThe next stage of the journey is from Krabi town to Surat Thani city centre. The distance travelled is around 160 km which takes around 2 hours 30 minutes including a short comfort break halfway through the journey. From Surat Thani city passengers change minivan again for the final stage of the journey which is from the city centre 16 km to Surat Thani Railway Station. This final stage of the journey takes about 20 minutes.
Arrival at Surat Thani Railway StationIf you are planning to travel onward from Surat Thani to Bangkok you have 10 trains to choose from. Most, but not all, of these trains have sleeper berths available. A 2nd class sleeper berth in an air-conditioned carriage, which is the most popular seat type for foreign travellers on this route, costs the equivalent of $25 to $30 USD (750 to 1,000 THB) booked online.
- Buy train tickets from Surat Thani to Bangkok.
| Train | Surat Thani | Bangkok | Sleeper Seats |
| 40 | 10:40 | 19:45 | No |
| 174 | 16:47 | 05:10 | Yes |
| 168 | 17:38 | 05:35 | Yes |
| 86 | 18:37 | 06:30 | Yes |
| 170 | 20:14 | 09:00 | Yes |
| 42/44 | 20:41 | 05:55 | No |
| 84 | 21:04 | 08:35 | Yes |
| 172 | 21:26 | 09:15 | Yes |
| 38 | 23:28 | 10:10 | Yes |
| 32 | 23:57 | 10:30 | Yes |
- Travel Tip: Be aware that all travel in South East Asia is prone to delays. The 10:00 departure will arrive in plenty of time for Train #86 departing at 18:37, but may not always arrive in time for Train #174 departing at 16:47. Similarly, the 15:00 service from Ao Nang may not always arrive in time for passengers to board Train #170 departing at 20:14, but will nearly always arrive in time to passengers to board Train #172 departing at 21:26.