Ao Nang
Getting there and away
Air
The closest airport to Ao Nang is Krabi International Airport.
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Bus
To/From Krabi Town, the songthaew is cheaper, faster and more reliable than a long-tail. Songthaews arrive and depart along the beach road in Ao Nang -- 40B before 18:00, 70B thereafter. Songthaews are also available for Haad Nopphara Thara, Ao Namao, and Fossil Shell beach.
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Boat
Boats arriving and departing Ao Nang use the pier at Haad Nopphara Thara, just a few km away.
Phuket and Lanta Boats operate only in high season, but it's possible to get to Ao Nang from Phuket by boat in low season by changing boats on Ko Phi Phi. This is only convenient if you actually plan to stay on Phi Phi, of course -- otherwise take a bus or minivan to/from Phuket Town.
Boats to/from Ko Phi Phi also drop-off and pickup passengers at Railay Bay. For more info contact Ao Nang Travel and Tour, T: (075) 637 152-3.
The timetable details below are subject to change.
From Ao Nang to Ko Phi Phi: Departs 09:00, takes 1.5 hours. 390B.
From Ko Phi Phi to Ao Nang: Departs 15:30, takes 1.5 hours. 390B.
From Ao Nang to Phuket (Ratsada pier): Departs 15:30, takes 2 hours. 550B.
From Phuket (Ratsada pier) to Ao Nang: Departs 08:30, takes 2 hours. 550B.
From Ao Nang to Ko Lanta (also stops at Ko Jam): Departs 10:30, takes 2 hours. 420B.
From Ko Lanta to Ao Nang (also stops at Ko Jam): Departs 13:30, takes 2 hours. 420B.
Long-tails
It's possible to get a long-tail to/from Ao Nang and the Chao Fa Pier in Krabi, Railay Bay, and Ao Namao, but it's usually catch as catch can -- ask around at the appropriate pier or Ao Nang beach if you want to go this way, and expect to pay about 100B per person, minimum three people. For Railay, the Ao Nammao pier is your best bet combined with a songtheaw to Ao Nang.
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Getting Around
Most people stay near the beach and walk everywhere in Ao Nang, but if you're staying further away, or along Moo 3, a motorcycle taxi or a saleang (motocycle with side car) should cost 20B per person.
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