Koh Yao Yai to Railay

Koh Yao Yai to Railay

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Koh Yao Yai to Railay Destination Reviews

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Easy to book. Taxi on time. Everything worked well except to many people on the same boat!!!! It didn’t feel comfortable or safe.
Koh Yao Yai to Railay, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Dec 31, 2025
K
Unplanned change of the boats and a minivan ride to other pier.
Koh Yao Yai to Railay, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Sep 17, 2025
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Koh Yao Yai to Railay Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club
Speedboat
08:00
08:35
$30.44
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
09:00
10:00
$19.33
  4.8
Ferry
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Speedboat
09:20
10:30
$18.36
Ferry
Tigerline Travel
Speedboat
10:15
11:15
$14.34
Ferry
Supaporn Speedboat
Van + Speedboat
10:50
12:20
$18.59
Ferry
Supaporn Speedboat
Speedboat
11:30
12:40
$13.89
Ferry
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Speedboat
12:10
13:20
$18.36
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
13:00
14:00
$19.33
  4.8
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
13:30
14:50
$11.28
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
15:30
16:50
$11.28

How to get from Koh Yao Yai to Railay

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • 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 Flight 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 426.07. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 19.81.

How far is Koh Yao Yai from Railay?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Yao Yai to Railay. Your trip will be a total of 14 miles (21 km). The flying distance is 14 miles (21 km).

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

The travel time from Koh Yao Yai to Railay can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 10 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Koh Yao Yai to Railay varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่): travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 19.81 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 426.07.

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

  • Ferry tickets - USD 19.17 to USD 43.49.
  • Van price : USD 19.81 - USD 32.54;
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 20.94. From Koh Yao Yai to Railay starting from 09:00 Koh Yao Yai Transfer until 13:00 Koh Yao Yai Transfer
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 20.94 - USD 46.71. From Koh Yao Yai to Railay starting from 07:15 Phuket Town Hotel Transfer until 13:30 Phuket Town Transfer
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 43.49. From Koh Yao Yai to Railay starting from 14:30 Phuket Town Transfer until 14:30 Phuket Town Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: USD 43.49. From Koh Yao Yai to Railay starting from 14:30 Phuket Town Hotel Transfer until 14:30 Phuket Town Hotel Transfer
  • taxi+Van price: USD 65.92. From Koh Yao Yai to Railay starting from 08:30 Naiyang until 08:30 Naiyang
  • flight price: USD 76.93 - USD 472.49. From Koh Yao Yai to Railay starting from 06:30 Phuket Airport until 22:05 Phuket Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 81.51 to USD 426.07.

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

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

  • 26 by Ferry+Van from Koh Yao Yai to Railay starting from 07:15 Phuket Town Hotel Transfer until 13:30 Phuket Town Transfer
  • 6 by taxi+Ferry from Koh Yao Yai to Railay starting from 09:00 Koh Yao Yai Transfer until 13:00 Koh Yao Yai Transfer
  • Vans from Koh Yao Yai to Railay depart during the day - there are approximately 5 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Yao Yai to Railay 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 Railay. 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 81.51.

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 Railay 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 Railay. 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 Railay.

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 Railay

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

  • 44% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 40% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 4% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 4% opted for a van.
  • 3% chosen Bus+Van
  • 3% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Koh Yao Yai to Railay

Facts about the transport from Koh Yao Yai to Railay

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport25m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure10:05 PM
Departures per day132
Distance21 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAEC 168 Transport and Travel, Andaman Shuttle, Andaman Taxis, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Baan Pun Travel, BangkokTaxi24, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Call Me Taxi, Call Me Taxi Thailand, Glassflower, Gosafe Transport, Green Planet, Happy EV Taxi, Jijie Tour and Travel, Kanokwan Travel, King Travel, Koh Yao Sun Smile, KrabiShuttle, Lanta Super Concord Tour, NNS Luxury Limousine, Paradise Sea Travel and Tour, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Ramon Transport, Ramon Transport Private, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Seatran Phuket, Supaporn Speedboat, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Tigerline Travel, Torch