Phuket to Koh Yao Yai

Phuket to Koh Yao Yai

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Phuket to Koh Yao Yai Destination Reviews

P
Great experience.
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat + Taxi, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), May 2, 2025
KN
Nice ride but poor information at arrival at the pier
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Feb 3, 2025
TW
The trip itself was fine. But you shouldn’t advertise that the trip from Tian Sin Pier in Phuket to Klong Hia Pier on Koh Yao Yai takes only 30 minutes, when in fact it takes 75 minutes.
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Green Beach Travel (Green Beach Travel), Jan 5, 2025
A
Lovely guy picked us up was 45 mins after the time we were told so we were waiting for a while, got us to put speedboat in time , Airconed large van
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Dec 25, 2024
DC
Easy, quick and good Service.
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Dec 21, 2024
SH
Everything worked well. Pick up at Phuket Airport in time, transfer to the pier and speed boat transfer to Koh Yao Yai. Can recommend it!
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Van + Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Dec 19, 2024
JR
Excellent service. The boat ran on time and the staff were super friendly, helpful and informative. Easily the best and most comfortable way between Phuket town and Koh Yao Yai and Noi.
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Green Beach Travel (Green Beach Travel), May 14, 2024
MB
Everything good
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Green Beach Travel (Green Beach Travel), Apr 22, 2024
T
Everything works good. It was so easy and friendly to travel with you! Punctually :-)
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Green Beach Travel (Green Beach Travel), Apr 16, 2024
AK
Very good and polite service
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai, Ferry Speedboat, Green Beach Travel (Green Beach Travel), Mar 19, 2024
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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
$18.21
  5.0
Ferry
Green Beach Travel
Speedboat + Minivan
07:30
10:00
$18.21
  5.0
Ferry
Tigerline Travel
Speedboat
08:00
10:15
$30.36
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
08:30
09:00
$9.41
  4.6
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
09:30
10:00
$9.71
  4.8
Van
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Van + Speedboat + Taxi
10:00
12:00
$24.28
  5.0
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
10:30
11:00
$9.41
  4.6
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
11:00
11:30
$9.71
  4.8
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
11:30
13:30
$18.21
  4.5
Ferry
Green Beach Travel
Speedboat
12:30
13:00
$12.14
  4.8
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
13:00
13:30
$15.18
  4.8
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
13:30
14:00
$9.71
  4.8
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
14:00
16:00
$18.21
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
14:30
15:00
$9.41
  4.6
Ferry
Green Planet
Speedboat
15:00
15:30
$15.18
  4.8
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
15:30
17:30
$18.21
  4.5
Ferry
Suwimol Speedboat
Speedboat
16:00
16:30
$9.41
  4.6
Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Speedboat
17:00
17:30
$9.71
  4.8

Transportation from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day29
Distance25 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBest Sea Andaman, Call Me Taxi, Call Me Taxi Thailand, Green Beach Travel, Koh Yao Sun Smile

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 Ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a 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 30.28. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as USD 12.11.

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 4 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 Koh Yao Sun Smile: travelling by ferry expect to pay as low as USD 12.11 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 30.28.

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

  • Ferry tickets - USD 12.11 to USD 12.11.
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 16.65. From Phuket to Koh Yao Yai starting from 09:30 Bang Rong Pier until 17:00 Bang Rong Pier
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 25.73. From Phuket to Koh Yao Yai starting from 08:30 Phuket Airport until 16:00 Phuket Airport
  • taxi+Van price: USD 27.25 - USD 28.76. From Phuket to Koh Yao Yai starting from 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 20:30 Phuket Airport
  • Van price : USD 28.76 - USD 30.28;
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 30.28. 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 13.93 to USD 20.89.

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.

  • Vans from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai depart during the day - there are approximately 6 departures a day.
  • 5 by taxi+Van from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai starting from 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 20:30 Phuket Airport
  • 4 by taxi+Ferry from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai starting from 09:30 Bang Rong Pier until 17:00 Bang Rong Pier
  • 4 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai starting from 08:30 Phuket Airport until 16:00 Phuket Airport
  • Ferries leave from Phuket for Koh Yao Yai 4 times a day.
  • 4 by Ferry+Van from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai starting from 08:30 Phuket Airport until 16:00 Phuket Airport
  • 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 13.93.

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:

  • 22% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 22% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 22% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 21% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 11% opted for a van.
  • 1% Other