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Phang Nga is a short hop from Krabi, yet the scenery changes: limestone towers rise straight out of mangroves and green bays, and the best-known sights, from James Bond Island to the stilt village of Koh Panyee, lie on the Phang Nga Bay side. Most travellers go by minivan. A private car costs more but picks you up at your hotel.
Krabi to Phang Nga by van
Shared vans are the usual choice. On booking platforms, a seat costs about $6 to $15 (November 2026), and the ride takes from about 50 minutes, longer when the van collects passengers on the way or starts with a hotel pick-up.[1] If you want to see the bay on the same day, take a morning departure and keep your passport and valuables in a daypack at your seat.
Krabi to Phang Nga by minibus
The minibus is the cheapest way at about $4 on booking platforms (November 2026). It takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.[1] The interior is basic, and you watch rubber plantations and limestone cliffs roll past the window.
Krabi to Phang Nga by private transfer
A private car or 9-seat van collects you at your hotel in Krabi and drops you at your address in Phang Nga. On booking platforms, prices start at about $68 and go up to about $95 (November 2026), and the drive takes from about 1 hour 30 minutes, longer in heavy traffic.[1] The driver will stop for a photo if you ask.
Comparing your options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Minibus | About $4 | 1h to 1h 10min[1] |
| Shared van | About $6 to $15 | From about 50min to 3h[1] |
| Private transfer | About $68 to $95 | From about 1h 30min to 3h[1] |
Tips for Krabi to Phang Nga
- Book ahead in high season: Morning departures fill up quickly from November to March.
- Check the drop-off: Phang Nga is both a town and a province. Tell the driver whether you need Phang Nga town or a pier.
- Heading for Koh Yao: Boats to Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi leave from Dan Sulkakorn Pier.[2]
- Keep valuables with you: Larger bags travel in the back of the van, so carry your passport, electronics and cash in a daypack.
Timetable
| Bus Krabi - Phang Nga $ 4.15 1h – 1h 10m | |
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| Taxi Krabi - Phang Nga $ 68.10–94.74 1h 30m – 3h | |
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| Van Krabi - Phang Nga $ 5.92–14.80 50m – 3h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Krabi to Phang Nga, including current prices and schedules.
The minibus is the cheapest option at about $4 and takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.
Shared vans are the quickest, with some services taking from about 50 minutes.
The trip takes from about 50 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the mode and on how many passengers the vehicle collects on the way.
Yes. Minibuses and shared vans run directly between Krabi and Phang Nga.
Yes. Private cars and 9-seat vans cost about $68 to $95 and pick you up at your hotel.
Boats from Phang Nga to Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi leave from Dan Sulkakorn Pier.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Krabi to Phang Nga. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
- [2] Tourism Authority of Thailand: Ko Yao Yai. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.