Phuket to Koh Yao Yai

Phuket to Koh Yao Yai

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Phuket to Koh Yao Yai Destination Reviews

JP
Nice staff, and on time. All good!
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat + Taxi, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Jan 31, 2026
PB
All good! Perfect service
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Suwimol Speedboat, Jan 29, 2026
HA
To koh yao yai was good, but the one to koh mook not, first the boat was old and dirty, and some problems with engine. And the tiket said should arrived at 13:45h, and we stopped at koh lanta, had to change boat, but we arrived at 12:30h and the boat to koh mook was at 13:30h. And the ticket said direct with only the islands between stop, not change, Its not organised, and they don't care if you ask anything. So many years coming to thailand and I think some things are getting worse. So not good at least for older people.
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Jan 28, 2026
JJ
Very good
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat + Taxi, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Jan 25, 2026
M
Everything was super!
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Suwimol Speedboat, Jan 18, 2026
CR
Good transfer, the water was very flat so hardly any bumps
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Jan 18, 2026
ES
Free water on board, smooth quick transport :)
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Jan 16, 2026
KT
Easy check in, staff were nice
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Jan 7, 2026
MM
Poor communication of the operator. 30min delayed with 50 people standing packed together in the full sun.
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Jan 3, 2026
JR
Everything happened on time. Magnificient.
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Van Van + Speedboat + Taxi, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Dec 27, 2025
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Phuket to Koh Yao Yai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Tigerline Travel
Standard
06:30
08:15
$27.00
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
07:00
10:00
$19.11
  5.0
Ferry
Green Beach Travel
Speedboat + Minivan
07:30
10:00
$19.11
  5.0
Ferry
Tigerline Travel
Speedboat
08:00
10:15
$31.84
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
08:30
09:00
$9.87
  4.6
Ferry
Tigerline Travel
Speedboat
09:00
10:15
$39.80
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
09:30
10:00
$10.19
  4.8
Van
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Van + Speedboat + Taxi
10:00
12:00
$25.47
  5.0
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
10:30
11:00
$9.87
  4.6
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
11:00
11:30
$10.19
  4.8
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
11:30
13:30
$19.11
  4.5
Ferry
Green Beach Travel
Speedboat
12:30
13:00
$12.74
  4.8
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
13:00
13:40
$15.92
  4.8
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
13:30
14:00
$10.19
  4.8
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
14:00
16:00
$19.11
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
14:30
15:00
$9.87
  4.6
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
15:00
15:30
$15.92
  4.8
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
15:30
17:30
$19.11
  4.5
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
16:00
16:30
$9.87
  4.6
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
17:00
17:30
$10.19
  4.8

How to get from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai

When you want to get from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, 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+Ferry+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 31.84. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi+ferry as a taxi+ferry ticket costs as low as USD 18.92.

How far is Phuket from Koh Yao Yai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai. Your trip will be a total of 16 miles (25 km). The flying distance is 16 miles (25 km).

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

The travel time from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai 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 Phuket to Koh Yao Yai?

The cost of the trip from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Tigerline Travel (ไทเกอร์ ไลน์ ทราเวล): travelling by taxi+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 18.92 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Ferry+Van - a one-way taxi+Ferry+Van ticket can cost as much as USD 31.84.

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

  • Ferry tickets - USD 12.74 to USD 12.74.
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 18.92. From Phuket to Koh Yao Yai starting from 14:30 Jian Wanich Pier until 18:00 Jian Wanich Pier
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 27.07. From Phuket to Koh Yao Yai starting from 08:30 Phuket Airport until 16:00 Phuket Airport
  • taxi+Van price: USD 28.66. From Phuket to Koh Yao Yai starting from 09:30 Phuket Airport until 20:30 Phuket Airport
  • Van price : USD 31.33;
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 31.84. From Phuket to Koh Yao Yai 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 25.63 to USD 25.63.

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

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

  • 4 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai starting from 08:30 Phuket Airport until 16:00 Phuket Airport
  • 4 by taxi+Van from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai starting from 09:30 Phuket Airport until 20:30 Phuket Airport
  • Vans from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai depart during the day - there are approximately 3 departures a day.
  • 2 by taxi+Ferry from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai starting from 14:30 Jian Wanich Pier until 18:00 Jian Wanich Pier
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai 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 Phuket to Koh Yao Yai. 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 25.63.

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 Phuket to Koh Yao Yai 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 Phuket to Koh Yao Yai. 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 Phuket to Koh Yao Yai.

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 Phuket to Koh Yao Yai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai? 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:

  • 32% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 31% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 31% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 2% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 2% opted for a van.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure8:30 AM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day14
Distance25 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBest Sea Andaman, Call Me Taxi, Call Me Taxi Thailand, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Tigerline Travel