How to go → KHAO LAK to KOH YAO YAI? ☀️

1. Van + Ferry to Koh Yao Yai
2. Taxi + Ferry to Koh Yao Yai
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From Khao Lak to Koh Yao Yai you can travel by van, bus, car + ferry.

• • The travel distance from Khao Lak to Koh Yao Yai (via Phuket) spans approximately 140 km and can be covered by van/car + ferry or boat. The most popular transportation option from Khao Lak to Koh Yao Yai involves bus/van + ferry via Phuket. This cost-effective method typically ranges from $25-55 per person and takes approximately 3-6 hours, including a stopover in Phuket. Vans and buses usually arrive at Phuket Airport or Phuket town, where various ferries or speedboats depart for Koh Yao Yai. Ferry services operate from Bang Rong Pier, Ao Por Pier, Yamu Pier (Yamoo Pier), and Rasada Pier in Phuket.
• • Another transport option from Khao Lak to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi involves private car/taxi + ferry, also via Phuket. This method takes approximately 3-5 hours and costs about $60-120. Various private taxi companies, such as Chill Transfers, Bangkok Taxi24, Andaman Taxis, or Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, offer modern vehicles for this service. There are no direct flights from Khao Lak to Koh Yao Yai. Booking tickets or a private car from Khao Lak to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi via Phuket is easily accessible online.

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• • Koh Yao Yai (or Ko Yao Yai) is the larger of the two main islands in the Ko Yao archipelago, situated in southern Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay within the Andaman Sea. Although Koh Yao Yai is a sizable island, it remains less visited compared to other destinations in Phang Nga Bay, such as Koh Phi Phi. The island lacks an airport and railway connection, making air or train travel impossible. Access to Koh Yao Yai is primarily from Phuket, with various piers and ports offering ferry and boat services from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai. Travelers typically journey from Khao Lak to Phuket first, then take a boat to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi. Before visiting Koh Yao Yai, it’s advisable to review the local weather conditions in our article on Weather in Koh Yao Yai. There are two popular routes to reach Koh Yao Yai from Khao Lak: by bus/minivan + ferry or private car + ferry via Phuket. Since there’s no railway connection between Khao Lak and Phuket, travelers must rely on buses, minivans, or cars for land travel. From Phuket, travelers can also journey to destinations like Krabi or Khao Sok National Park.

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How to travel from Khao Lak to Koh Yao Yai?

1. VAN / BUS + FERRY from Khao Lak to Koh Yao Yai

A) Minivan or bus from Khao Lak to Phuket

• • travel by tourist minivan/bus from Khao Lak to Phuket takes about 1.5-4.5 hours
  • transport by bus or minivan from Khao Lak to Phuket costs about $15-23/pp
  • transport by bus or minivan is the most cheapest option of transfer to Khao Lak
  • bus companies from Khao Lak to Phuket: Call Me Taxi
  • there are mainly fast, modern and comfortable minivans to Phuket + Phuket Airport
  • Book and buy tickets / car from Khao Lak to Phuket online on 12go.asia ➜

B) Ferry / Boat from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi

• • you can use speedboats and high-speed ferries from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai
  • travel time by boat / ferry from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai is about 15-30 minutes
  • it takes about 3.5 hours to reach Koh Yao Yai from Rasada Pier in the south of Phuket
  • transport by boat from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai costs approximately $10-29/pp
  • ferry ticket from Phuket – Rasada Pier to Koh Yao Yai costs about $51/pp
  • boat companies from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai: Koh Yao Sun Smile, See Sea Blue Marine, Tigerline Travel
  • ferries depart from: Bang Rong Pier, Ao Por Pier, Yamu Pier (Yamoo Pier) and Rasada Pier
  • ferries and boats arrive to: Klong Hia Pier and Chong Lard Pier in Koh Yao Yai
  • you can also book join tickets from Phuket Airport to Koh Yao Yai (minivan+ferry)
  • read this article: Phuket to Koh Yao Yai – Ferry Schedule
  • there are also some ferries from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi

2. TAXI / CAR + FERRY from Khao Lak to Koh Yao Yai

A) Private taxi or car from Khao Lak to Phuket

• • from Khao Lak to Phuket you can also travel by private taxi / car
  • travel time by private taxi/car from Khao Lak to Phuket takes about 1-2.5 hours
  • taxi companies to Phuket: Chill Transfers, Bangkok Taxi24, Andaman Taxis, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman
  • transport by private taxi or car from Khao Lak to Phuket costs about $50-85 (car or minivan for 9 passengers)
  • these private cars arrive to Phuket Airport or Phuket town (+ hotel transfer)
  • Book private car or taxi from Khao Lak to Phuket online on 12go.asia ➜

B) Ferry / Boat from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi

• • there are speedboats + high-speed ferries from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi
  • transport by boat / ferry from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai takes about 15-30 minutes
  • it takes about 3.5 hours to reach Koh Yao Yai from Rasada Pier in the south of Phuket
  • travel by boat from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai costs approximately $10-29/pp
  • ferry/boat ticket from Phuket – Rasada Pier to Koh Yao Yai costs about $51/pp
  • boat companies from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai: Koh Yao Sun Smile, See Sea Blue Marine, Tigerline Travel
  • ferries / boats depart from: Bang Rong Pier, Ao Por Pier, Yamu Pier (Yamoo Pier) and Rasada Pier
  • ferries arrive to: Klong Hia Pier and Chong Lard Pier in Koh Yao Yai
  • read this article: Phuket to Koh Yao Yai – Ferry Schedule

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