What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Yao (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Yao (Island) is to bus and ferry which costs ฿2100 - ฿3500 and takes 29h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Yao (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Yao (Island) is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 2m and costs ฿3300 - ฿7000.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Ko Yao (Island)?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Ko Yao (Island) is 1248 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Ko Yao (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Yao (Island) without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 29h 27m and costs ฿2100 - ฿3500.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Yao (Island)?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Yao (Island), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ko Yao (Island)?

There are 749+ hotels available in Ko Yao (Island).

Chiang Mai to Ko Yao (Island) - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

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

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Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane CNX - KBV
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Noiferry
5h 2m
฿3,323–6,998
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13bus
2. Take the bus from Tour Properties to Hua Lamphong stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hua Lamphong station to Railay Beachbus
4. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Koh Yao Noiferry
29h 27m
฿2,140–3,410
Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry, Longtail Boat, Speedboat
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane CNX - USM
2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry
3. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry
4. Take the ferry from Railay East to Manoh Pier Koh Yao Noiferry
13h 7m
฿6,777–12,250

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

86Weekly Planes

3h 38mAverage Duration

฿2,467Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Yao (Island).

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Distance: 1,248.2 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Ko Yao (Island). 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 (Island). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Ko Yao (Island) 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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