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How to get fromKo Similan to Koh Yao Yai (Island)by ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ko Similan to Koh Yao Yai (Island) by ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to Laemsai Piertaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Laemsai Pier to Bang Rong Pierferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    5h 40m
    ฿5,330–6,090

  2. Ferry, Local Bus, Blue Songtaews

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Town to Phuket Bang Rong Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    6h 55m
    ฿2,957–3,347

  3. Ferry, Local Bus, Speed boat

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Yamoo pier Phuket to Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    5h 50m
    ฿3,957–4,157

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Khao Sokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Park to บ้านอ่าวนาง;Ban Ao Nangbus bus 444
    4. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    10h 48m
    ฿3,270–3,870

  5. Ferry, Local Bus, Minivan, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    10h 49m
    ฿3,257–3,707

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 185.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Ko Similan, Thailand and Koh Yao Yai (Island), Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Similan to Koh Yao Yai (Island). However, you can take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to Laemsai Pier, take the ferry to Bang Rong Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Yao Yai. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Ko Similan to Koh Yao Yai via Khao Lak, Khao Lak, Phuket Bus Terminal 2, Phuket Town, Phuket Bang Rong Pier, and Bang Rong Pier in around 6h 55m.

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