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How to get fromChiang Rai to Koh Yao Yai (Island)by plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Koh Yao Yai (Island) by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    4h 20m
    ฿3,427–7,438

  2. Bus, ferry via Hat Yai

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    33h 16m
    ฿2,906–6,212

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry Phuket Bang Rong Pier
    29h 26m
    ฿3,251–5,161

  4. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    7h 10m
    ฿3,162–6,588

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,906Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,388.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Koh Yao Yai (Island). However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Mai Khao, Phuket International Airport, 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 bus from Chiang Rai to Koh Yao Yai via Old Phuket Bus Terminal, Seng Ho, Phuket Town, Phuket Bang Rong Pier, and Bang Rong Pier in around 29h 26m.

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