Koh Yao Yai to Phuket

Koh Yao Yai to Phuket

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Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Destination Reviews

CR
Very good
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Dec 17, 2025
MW
Checkin was easy and fast. We boarded the boat super early and were leaving also 15 minutes early. Very efficient and smooth ride.
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Dec 6, 2025
FW
An ez and fast way to get from the coast to the island.
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Suwimol Speedboat, Nov 24, 2025
MB
Very easy way to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, boat is on Time, Travel time is only 20-30 minutes. Sit in the back to get more Wind/Air and have a nice view of the scenic landscape and Islands while on the boat.
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Suwimol Speedboat, Nov 18, 2025
PJ
Boat was 15min late
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Nov 17, 2025
WL
I was pleasantly surprised by the level of service and punctuality. Very good. Will book again with Kohyao Sun Smile
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Taxi + Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Oct 23, 2025
MK
Best Way and cheapest
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Taxi + Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Oct 1, 2025
PT
As planned. Smell of gasoline was quite present but wellness a speedboat. Else friendly and on time
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Sep 5, 2025
VA
With delay siento bad weather conditiona, but all was OK finally
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Aug 31, 2025
JL
The boat was late, and full of people, not much space to seat
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Aug 30, 2025
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Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Van + Speedboat
06:00
07:30
$13.33
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
06:30
07:00
$10.17
  4.6
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
07:50
08:20
$9.86
  4.6
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
09:30
10:00
$9.86
  4.6
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
09:50
11:25
$15.90
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
10:30
11:00
$10.17
  4.6
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
10:50
11:30
$9.54
  4.7
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
11:20
11:50
$9.86
  4.6
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
12:00
12:40
$9.54
  4.7
Ferry
Green Beach Travel
Speedboat + Minivan
12:30
15:00
$25.43
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
13:00
13:30
$10.17
  4.6
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
14:00
14:30
$9.86
  4.6
Bus
Tigerline Travel
Standard
14:30
16:00
$27.00
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
15:00
15:30
$10.17
  4.6
Ferry
Green Beach Travel
Speedboat + Minivan
15:20
17:50
$19.08
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
16:00
16:30
$9.86
  4.6
Ferry
Green Beach Travel
Speedboat
17:00
17:50
$12.72
  5.0

Transportation from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport20m
Earliest Departure6:15 AM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day55
Distance17 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkokTaxi24, Best Sea Andaman, Call Me Taxi, Call Me Taxi Thailand, Gosafe Transport, Green Planet, Happy EV Taxi, Jijie Tour and Travel, Kanokwan Travel, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Phuket Orchid Tour, Rungkit Tour, Solomon Speedboat, Suwimol Speedboat, Thailand Limo by Datum, Tigerline Travel

How to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket

When you want to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 255.93. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as USD 12.40.

How far is Koh Yao Yai from Phuket?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket. Your trip will be a total of 11 miles (17 km). The flying distance is 11 miles (17 km).

How long does it take to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket?

The travel time from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 3 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket?

The cost of the trip from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Solomon Speedboat: travelling by ferry expect to pay as low as USD 12.40 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 255.93.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket:

  • Ferry tickets - USD 12.40 to USD 15.90.
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 23.84. From Koh Yao Yai to Phuket starting from 12:00 Klong Hia Pier until 12:00 Klong Hia Pier
  • taxi+Van price: USD 28.61. From Koh Yao Yai to Phuket starting from 09:30 Phuket Airport until 20:30 Phuket Airport
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 29.38 - USD 31.48. From Koh Yao Yai to Phuket starting from 16:00 Klong Hia Pier until 16:00 Klong Hia Pier
  • Van price : USD 31.28;
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 31.79. From Koh Yao Yai to Phuket starting from 08:30 Phuket Airport until 16:00 Phuket Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 14.62 to USD 255.93.

How many trips per day are there between Koh Yao Yai and Phuket?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Ferries leave from Koh Yao Yai for Phuket 29 times a day.
  • 3 by Ferry+Van from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket starting from 12:00 Klong Hia Pier until 12:00 Klong Hia Pier
  • 2 by taxi+Ferry from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket starting from 16:00 Klong Hia Pier until 16:00 Klong Hia Pier
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 14.62.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 57% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 16% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 12% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 7% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 6% opted for a van.
  • 1% Other