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How to get fromBangkok to Koh Yao Yai (Island)by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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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 34m
    ฿2,084–4,150

  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 53m
    ฿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 15m

  4. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane BKK - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    5h 3m
    ฿2,045–5,130

  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
    5h 53m
    ฿1,703–3,802

  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 17m
    ฿1,780–4,080

  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 24m

  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 37m
    ฿1,723–3,311

Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai (Island) by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,723Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Koh Yao Yai (Island). 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, then take the ferry 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, and Railay Beach in around 15h 15m.

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