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How to get fromGeorge Town to Koh Yao Yaiby plane, taxi, ferry, bus, car ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Koh Yao Yai by plane, taxi, ferry, bus, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PEN - HKT
    2. Take the taxi from Thalang Public Health Office to Bang Rong Piertaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    6h 8m
    ฿2,911–6,800

  2. Car ferry, train, Minivan, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    12h 57m
    ฿1,150–3,625

  3. Mini Van, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal 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
    11h 37m
    ฿1,494–3,886

  4. Car ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    16h 47m
    ฿1,993–10,289

  5. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane PEN - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    10h 3m
    ฿3,446–8,450

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall 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
    11h 59m
    ฿1,233–3,578

George Town to Koh Yao Yai by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,494Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 458.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Koh Yao Yai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Koh Yao Yai. However, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) 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, take the ferry to Koh Yao Yai, then walk to Koh Yao Yai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Koh Yao Yai via สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station, กระบี่, บ้านอ่าวนาง ;Ban Aonang, Ao Nang, and Koh Yao Yai in around 11h 37m.

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