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How to get fromPenang to Koh Yao Yai (Island)by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Koh Yao Yai (Island) by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PEN - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    3h 5m
    ฿2,831–6,122

  2. Car ferry, tram, Minivan, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    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 49m
    ฿845–3,395

  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 31m
    ฿1,494–3,882

  4. Car ferry, tram, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram tram
    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 36m
    ฿1,805–10,179

  5. 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 53m
    ฿1,230–3,575

Penang to Koh Yao Yai (Island) by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,494Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 431.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Koh Yao Yai (Island), Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Koh Yao Yai (Island). However, you can 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, then take the ferry 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, and Ao Nang in around 11h 31m.

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