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How to get fromBangkok to Koh Yao Yaiby plane, ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai by plane, ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DMK - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    4h 40m
    ฿2,112–4,039

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Thalang, Phuketbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry Phuket Bang Rong Pier
    15h 59m
    ฿1,105–7,013

  3. Train, Bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Railay Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    15h 21m

  4. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from ตรงข้ามเอ็นที่กรุงเกษม;Opposite N at Krung Kasem to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane BKK - HKT
    3. Take the taxi from Thalang Public Health Office to Bang Rong Piertaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    5h 9m
    ฿2,045–4,930

  5. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane DMK - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    6h
    ฿1,725–3,698

  6. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane BKK - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    6h 24m
    ฿1,770–4,030

  7. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani, Bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane DMK - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    7h 30m

  8. Bus, ferry via Ao Nang

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Khao San Road to Floating Pier East Railaybus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry Koh Lanta
    18h 43m
    ฿1,713–3,322

Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,713Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 757.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Koh Yao Yai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai. However, you can take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, take the bus to Thalang Public Health Office, take the taxi to Bang Rong Pier, take the ferry to Koh Yao Yai, then walk to Koh Yao Yai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Koh Yao Yai via Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Train station, Railay Beach, Railay Beach, and Koh Yao Yai in around 15h 21m.

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