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How to get fromKo Samui to Koh Yao Yai (Island)by plane, ferry, busferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane USM - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    3h 22m
    ฿4,921–11,376

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารเกาะสมุย;Koh Samui to กระบี่bus bus 759
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry Koh Lanta
    8h 11m
    ฿720–1,209

  3. Bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry Koh Lanta
    5h 48m
    ฿2,374–2,934

  4. Ferry, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    10h 8m
    ฿1,236–1,983

  5. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane USM - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    4h 32m
    ฿4,856–11,026

  6. Bus and ferry, ferry via Krabi

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Bus Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry Koh Lanta
    6h 45m
    ฿2,085–2,490

  7. Bus and ferry, ferry #2

    1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Ao Nangbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry Koh Lanta
    9h 50m
    ฿1,210–1,570

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,085Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Koh Yao Yai (Island), 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, and Railay Beach in around 10h 8m.

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