Koh Yao Yai to Phuket

Koh Yao Yai to Phuket

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Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Destination Reviews

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Jana
Everything went smoothly.
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Mar 12, 2026
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Christine T
A scam to sell insurance for a 30 minutes ride. Stop that fraud.
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Mar 12, 2026
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Franziska
We went from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket. The boat was on time and the journey was comfortable.
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Mar 11, 2026
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Alexander F
Very well organized
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Van + Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Mar 10, 2026
JB
Justin B
30 min Late arrival
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Mar 1, 2026
PS
Paulus S
Fast and smooth
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Solomon Speedboat, Feb 24, 2026
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Lisa L
Easy to book online, clear instructions, good value. Crew were helpful and smooth crossing, on time.
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Solomon Speedboat, Feb 16, 2026
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Aage J
The check in area need better signage in Laem hin.
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Feb 16, 2026
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Marc D
Perfect for me
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Van + Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Feb 12, 2026
RP
Richard P
The boat was comfortable and in excellent condition. My only complaint is the lack of life jackets, which could have been disastrous in the event of an accident.
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Feb 10, 2026
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Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Van + Speedboat
06:00
07:30
€11.57
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
06:30
07:00
€8.66
  4.6
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
07:50
08:20
€8.39
  4.6
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
09:30
10:00
€8.39
  4.6
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
09:50
11:25
€13.53
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
10:30
11:00
€8.66
  4.6
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
10:50
11:30
€8.12
  4.7
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
11:20
11:50
€8.39
  4.6
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
12:00
12:40
€8.12
  4.7
Ferry
Green Beach Travel
Speedboat + Minivan
12:30
15:00
€21.65
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
13:00
13:30
€8.66
  4.6
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
14:00
14:30
€8.39
  4.6
Bus
Tigerline Travel
Standard
14:30
16:00
€23.44
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
15:00
15:30
€8.66
  4.6
Ferry
Green Beach Travel
Speedboat + Minivan
15:20
17:50
€16.24
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
16:00
16:30
€8.39
  4.6
Ferry
Green Beach Travel
Speedboat
17:00
17:50
€10.82
  5.0

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 Taxi. 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+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 24.35. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as EUR 20.29.

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 4 miles (5 km). The flying distance is 4 miles (5 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 Green Planet: travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as EUR 20.29 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Van - a one-way taxi+Van ticket can cost as much as EUR 24.35.

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

  • Ferry tickets - EUR 9.47 to EUR 9.47.
  • Ferry+Van price: EUR 20.29. From Koh Yao Yai to Phuket starting from 10:50 Klong Hia Pier until 12:00 Klong Hia Pier
  • taxi+Van price: EUR 24.35. From Koh Yao Yai to Phuket starting from 09:30 Phuket Airport until 20:30 Phuket Airport
  • Van price : EUR 26.63;
  • taxi+Ferry price: EUR 26.79. From Koh Yao Yai to Phuket starting from 16:00 Klong Hia Pier until 16:00 Klong Hia Pier
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: EUR 27.06. 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 EUR 0.62 to EUR 3.73.

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.

  • 6 by Ferry+Van from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket starting from 10:50 Klong Hia Pier until 12:00 Klong Hia Pier
  • 4 by taxi+Van from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket starting from 09:30 Phuket Airport until 20:30 Phuket Airport

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 EUR 0.62.

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:

  • 65% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 32% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket

Cheapest Transport€1
Fastest Transport5m
Earliest Departure8:30 AM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day10
Distance5 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBest Sea Andaman, Call Me Taxi, Green Planet, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Tigerline Travel, Transfer Koh Yao Noi