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How to get fromSurat Thani to Koh Yao Yai (Island)by bus or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Surat Thani to Koh Yao Yai (Island) by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Krabi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani City to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry Koh Lanta
    4h 30m

  2. Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Kaset Market to Ao Nangbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry Koh Lanta
    6h 50m
    ฿765–1,358

  3. Ferry, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer 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
    13h 38m
    ฿1,453–2,309

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Suratthani to Railay Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry Koh Lanta
    5h 23m
    ฿1,504–2,073

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Map of how to get from Surat Thani to Koh Yao Yai (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 233.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Koh Yao Yai (Island), Thailand?

You can take a ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Koh Yao Yai via Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Krabi Town Hotel Transfer, Krabi Town Pier, Railay East, and Railay Beach in around 13h 38m.

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