How to go → BANGKOK to KOH YAO YAI? ☀️

1. Flight + Ferry to Koh Yao Yai
2. Bus + Ferry to Koh Yao Yai
3. Train + Ferry to Koh Yao Yai
4. Taxi + Ferry to Koh Yao Yai
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From Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai you can get by plane, train/bus, car + ferry.

• • The travel distance from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai in Thailand spans approximately 880 km via road + ferry, passing through Phuket town. The optimal route to reach Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi from Bangkok involves air travel + ferry via Phuket. This option typically takes about 10-12 hours, including a stopover in Phuket, with costs ranging from $55-200 per person. Upon arrival at Phuket Airport, you can proceed to Koh Yao Yai by minivan + ferry, with several ferry companies offering services from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai.
  • Another feasible option to reach Koh Yao Yai is by train + bus via Surat Thani, or by tourist bus and minivan + ferry / speedboat via Phuket (or Krabi). However, there are no direct train services to Phuket town; the nearest railway station is in Surat Thani, approximately 240 km from Phuket. The most economical mode of transport to Koh Yao Yai from Bangkok is by tourist bus + ferry/boat via Phuket town. Additionally, from Bangkok, you can also journey to Koh Samui, or via Krabi or Phuket to Koh Phi Phi in Phang Nga Bay.

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• • Koh Yao Yai is a part of Phuket in southern Thailand, the wealthiest and most sought-after recreational area in Thailand, offering numerous opportunities for sports and cultural activities. Despite its allure, Koh Yao Yai remains less frequented compared to other islands in southern Thailand. Notably, Koh Yao Yai lacks an airport, but with Phuket’s international airport nearby, accessibility is facilitated. Prior to visiting Koh Yao Yai, it’s advisable to review the local weather conditions in our article on Weather in Koh Yao Yai. Additionally, from Phuket town or Phuket Airport, you can also journey to Khao Lak via minivans or private cars.

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How do I get from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai?

1. FLIGHT + FERRY from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai

The fastest and most convenient transfer option from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai is an air and ferry transfer via Phuket. Koh Yao Yai does not have an airport, the nearest airport is Phuket International Airport and from this airport you can use a combined minivan and ferry/boat transfer to Koh Yao Yai.

So this option has 2 or even 3 steps and includes a trip through the city of Phuket and its nearby ports, from where the boats leave for Koh Yao Yai. The total transfer time by air and minivan + boat from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai ranges from 10-12 hours. However, this time may vary, depending on the connections from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai.

A direct flight from Bangkok to Phuket takes about 1.5 hours, so it is the fastest way of transport between these cities. Transfer by private minivan / car and ferry from Phuket Airport to Koh Yao Yai takes about 2-3 hours, but this time can vary a little. Air and ferry transfer from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai can cost in total between $55-200/pp, some flights can be very cheap, but some are more expensive.

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Some companies that will then offer you a combined transfer from Phuket Airport to Koh Yao Yai are, for example, Call Me Taxi, Koh Yao Sun Smile and others. From the airport, you will take a minivan of these companies to the appropriate pier in Phuket, from where the speedboats go to Koh Yao Yai.

Of course, you can also travel to the city of Phuket first, and then you can use the speedboats to Koh Yao Yai on your own. These speedboats depart from piers such as Bang Rong Pier, Thiensin Pier and arrive at Chong Lard Pier, Baan Laem Yai Pier or Klong Hia Pier on Koh Yao Yai.

You can see all information about departures and tickets when searching for connections online. Search and book flights from Bangkok to Phuket and van+ferry tickets from Phuket Airport to Koh Yao Yai easily online.

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2. BUS + FERRY from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai

A cheaper land transfer option from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai is a bus and boat transfer again via Phuket. It is also possible to use this transport option via the popular Krabi. This transfer option has 2 steps, first is a bus trip to Phuket and then a speed boat trip to Koh Yao Yai.

Expect a very long journey time, the transfer by bus and boat from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai via Phuket takes a total of approx. 16-20 hours, but this time can again vary a little. Buses go to Phuket from Bangkok for about 12-14 hours, but they are modern and relatively comfortable.

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Companies that offer bus transfer to Phuket are, for example, Phuket Travel, Lignite, Sawadee Tour, Andaman Sea Tour, Bangkok Travel Plus, Raja Ferry, Sombat Tour, Thai Sriram, Transport Co. A bus transfer to Phuket from Bangkok costs about $22-40/pp, prices vary by company and/or bus type.

You can leave by bus mainly from Southern Terminal or Mochit and you can arrive at Phuket Bus Terminal 2, Thalang, Ban Tha Ruea, Muang Mai, Sirinat National Park in Phuket. You will see this information about bus departures in Bangkok and arrival points in Phuket when searching for tickets.

If you use this option of transportation, it is better to look for 2 tickets for each route separately, 1 ticket for the bus transfer to Phuket and 1 ticket for the boat transfer to Koh Yao Yai. Again, you can easily buy these tickets for buses and speedboats online in advance.

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3. TRAIN + BUS + FERRY from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai

Another cheaper land transfer option from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai is train + bus + boat transfer via Surat Thani and Krabi. Surat Thani railway station is about 160 km from Krabi, and there are also speedboats from Krabi to Koh Yao Yai. There are buses and even smaller minivans and other private cars between Surat Thani and Krabi.

So this transportation option has a total of 3 steps, first a train journey to Surat Thani, then a bus journey from Surat Thani to Krabi and then a boat transfer from Krabi to Koh Yao Yai. The total travel time by train + bus + boat from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai via Krabi can be between 16-22 hours, but this time can also vary and depends on transfers.

From Krabi to Koh Yao Yai it is only about 30-60 minutes by speed boat. Transfer by train + bus + boat from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai costs between $35-90/pp in total, but it depends a lot on the type of train you use. To Surat Thani, you can use seats or even sleeping beds in the 1st to 3rd class of the train, the cheapest are the seats in the 3rd class, but they are not a very comfortable option.

It is better to choose a sleeping berth, because it is a relatively long journey. If you would like to use this transfer option, you need to search and book for 3 tickets, separately for the train, then separately for the bus transfer from Surat Thani to Krabi and then for the boat transfer from Krabi to Koh Yao Yai. This option is mainly suitable for those who want to visit the popular and attractive area of ​​Krabi.

4. TAXI / CAR + FERRY from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai

The most expensive transfer option from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai is a transfer by private car/taxi with driver and speedboat, again via Phuket for example. This transportation option has 2 steps, first a private car trip to Phuket and then a boat transfer to Koh Yao Yai.

The total time of a private and boat transfer from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai can be in the range of approx. 14-18 hours, but this time can also vary slightly. Private transfers by modern cars from Bangkok to Phuket are operated by companies such as Bangkok Taxi 24, Glassflower, Firstplan Transport Services, Kanokwan Travel, N and T Travel, Van2 Travel and others.

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They offer modern smaller classic cars and even larger minivans that are suitable for group travel. Transportation by private car from Bangkok to Phuket costs in the range of $260-1200/car, these prices vary according to the type of car. Smaller cars are always a cheaper option than luxury or larger cars for more people.

From Phuket, you can continue again by boat transfer to Koh Yao Yai. The trip by speed boat or combined transfer from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai takes about 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on whether you use only the boat transfer or a combined transfer by minivan and boat through some of the areas in Phuket. Private car with driver to Phuket and boat tickets to Koh Yao Yai are again easy to find and book online in advance.

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