What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai is to bus and ferry which costs ฿700 - ฿1300 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai is to fly and taxi and ferry which takes 3h 29m and costs ฿4900 - ฿12000.

Is there a direct ferry between Ko Samui and Koh Yao Yai?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui and arriving at Koh Yao Yai via Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Krabi Town Pier and Railay Beach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai?

The distance between Ko Samui and Koh Yao Yai is 326 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai?

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How do I travel from Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai without a car is to bus and ferry and ferry which takes 5h 54m and costs ฿2300 - ฿3000.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Koh Yao Yai?

There are 7551+ hotels available in Koh Yao Yai.

Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai - 7 ways to travel via plane, taxi, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai by plane, taxi, ferry, busferry, or bus

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Fly to Phuket International Airport, taxi, ferry
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
2. Take the taxi from Thalang Public Health Office to Bang Rong Piertaxi
3. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry
3h 29m
฿4,911–11,376
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารเกาะสมุย;Koh Samui to กระบี่bus 759
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry Koh Lanta
8h 17m
฿710–1,209
Bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminalbusferry
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry Koh Lanta
5h 54m
฿2,364–2,934
Ferry, Longtail Boat
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry
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 Beach to Koh Yao Yaiferry
10h 14m
฿1,228–1,986
Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane USM - KBV
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry
4h 38m
฿4,846–11,026
Bus and ferry, ferry via Krabi
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Bus Terminalbusferry
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry Koh Lanta
6h 51m
฿2,075–2,490
Bus and ferry, ferry #2
1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Ao Nangbusferry
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry Koh Lanta
9h 56m
฿1,200–1,570

Ko Samui to Koh Yao Yai by busferry, bus, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

฿2,075Cheapest Price

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Distance: 326 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Koh Yao Yai, Thailand?

You can take a ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Koh Yao Yai via Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Krabi Town Hotel Transfer, Krabi Town Pier, Railay East, Railay Beach, and Koh Yao Yai in around 10h 14m.

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