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How to get fromChiang Mai to Koh Yao Yaiby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Koh Yao Yai by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CNX - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    4h 6m
    ฿3,366–6,928

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Thalang, Phuketbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    24h 33m
    ฿1,668–8,462

  3. Train, Bus, ferry via Tha Kham

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Railay Beachbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    26h 26m

  4. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    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 Yaiferry ferry
    5h 21m
    ฿3,268–7,052

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, Bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CNX - 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
    6h 56m

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry Phuket Bang Rong Pier
    27h 37m
    ฿3,762–5,312

  7. Bus, ferry via Bangkok

    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 Yaiferry ferry
    29h 45m
    ฿2,070–3,342

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar141Weekly Planes
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,088Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,239.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Koh Yao Yai. However, you can 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 Chiang Mai to Koh Yao Yai via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Thalang, Phuket, Bang Rong Pier, and Koh Yao Yai in around 24h 33m.

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