Getting around the city and nearby DistrictsFrom Krabi Bus Terminal, located in Talat Kao, there are both local red buses and government buses depart regularly from 6.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. to other counties including major tourist spots. It costs 10 bahts to get to a destination in town. To travel further, i.e. to Ao Nang and hat Noppharat Thara, take the local white bus from Maharat Road for a fare of 20 bahts.
Songthaew and tuk tuk to the government bus terminal costs 8 bahts while a motorcycle taxi costs 30 bahts. Tuk tuks can be chartered for trips around the town for flat rates i.e. to the bus station (50 bahts), What Tham Seua (100 bahts) and the airport (200 bahts).
Most of Songthaews leave in front of the 7-11 on Maharat Road. Destinations include Ao Leuk (20 bahts), Ao Nam Mao (40 bahts), Ao Nang (20 bahts), Hat Noppharat Thara (20 bahts) and Su San Hoi (40 bahts).
There is also a service to Ban Hua Hin (Ferry pier to Ko Lanta). The bay is situated at the intersection of Phattana and Preuksa Uthit Roads. Costing around 40 bahts/person, the service runs frequently and takes 40 minutes.
Alternatively, it is possible to rent a car to travel around town and to nearby provinces. Several agencies and guesthouses provide motorcycle rental for 150 bahts/day while Jeep rental fees may range from 800 to 1,200 bahts/day.
For more convenience, it is possible to hire a taxi, rent a motorcycle or a van at travel agencies and hotels. The local minibuses depart from Vogue Department Store on Maharat Road to the following destinations:
Krabi is one of southern Thailand's most attractive provinces located to the south-east of Phang-nga. The province is rich in forests, marine lives and minerals as well as many interesting unspoiled tourist attractions making Krabi an ideal place for nature lovers.
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