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How to get fromChiang Mai to Ko Yaoby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Yao by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CNX - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Noiferry ferry
    5h 3m
    ฿3,357–7,073

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tour Properties to Hua Lamphong stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hua Lamphong station to Railay Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Koh Yao Noiferry ferry
    29h 27m
    ฿2,140–3,418

  3. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry, Longtail Boat, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CNX - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Railay East to Manoh Pier Koh Yao Noiferry ferry
    13h 8m
    ฿6,938–12,474

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,498Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,248.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Ko Yao, Phangnga, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Ko Yao. However, you can fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to ท่าอากาศยานนานาชาติกระบี่;Krabi Airport, take the line 8415 bus to บ้านอ่าวนาง;Ban Ao Nang, walk to Ao Nang, take the ferry to Koh Yao Noi, then take the taxi to Ko Yao. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Ko Yao via Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13, Tour Properties, Hua Lamphong station, Hua Lamphong station, Railay Beach, Railay Beach, and Koh Yao Noi in around 29h 27m.

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