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How to get fromKoh Yao Yai to Chiang Maiby ferry, plane, bus, train, or night bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Koh Yao Yai to Chiang Mai by ferry, plane, bus, train, or night bus

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  1. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Yao Yai to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HKT - CNX
    5h 34m
    ฿3,407–7,436

  2. Ferry, Longtail Boat, night bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Yao Yai to Railay Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Railay East to Krabi Town Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the nightbus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    27h 46m
    ฿2,095–3,815

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Yao Yai to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry Koh Lanta
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    26h 22m
    ฿4,057–5,885

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Yao Yai to Railay Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from อำเภอเหนือคลอง;Nuea Khlong District to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารนครศรีธรรมราช;Nakhon Si Thammarat Bus Stationbus bus 733
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    32h 6m
    ฿2,375–4,535

  5. Ferry, Longtail Boat to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Yao Yai to Railay Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KBV - CNX
    5h 59m
    ฿3,355–7,545

Koh Yao Yai to Chiang Mai by foot, ferry, taxi, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,057Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,275.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Koh Yao Yai, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Koh Yao Yai to Chiang Mai. However, you can walk to Koh Yao Yai, take the ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket, take the taxi to Sino Inn Phuket Hotel, take the line 8411 bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Yao Yai to Chiang Mai via Koh Yao Yai, Rassada Pier Phuket, and Phuket Bus Terminal 2 in around 26h 22m.

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