How to travel from Ko Lan to Ko Yao Yai, Thailand
The distance between Ko Lan and Ko Yao Yai is around 720km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ko Lan to Ko Yao Yai by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Yao Yai → Ko Lan if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then fly from Utapao (UTP) to Phuket (HKT) then take a ferry to Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costTHB 4,760($130)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Khao Takiab Pier Hua Hin then take the bus to Krabi Bus Station then take a ferry to Railay East and then to Koh Yao Yai.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,450($95)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry, Train, Bus and Car
Take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Khao Takiab Pier Hua Hin then take the train to Surat Thani Train Station then take the bus to Phang Nga then drive to Ao Po Pier Phuket then take a ferry to Koh Yao Yai.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,270($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Lan and Ko Yao Yai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Lan to Ko Yao Yai by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,525 ($42) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,760 ($130).
The distance between Ko Lan and Ko Yao Yai is around 720km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 596km (371 miles)
It takes around 13h 35m to get from Ko Lan and Ko Yao Yai by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ko Lan to Ko Yao Yai is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx THB 4,760 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lan and Ko Yao Yai is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,525 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Lan and Ko Yao Yai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then fly from Utapao (UTP) to Phuket (HKT) then take a ferry to Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lan and Ko Yao Yai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then fly from Utapao (UTP) to Phuket (HKT) then take a ferry to Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Lan to Ko Yao Yai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then fly from Utapao (UTP) to Phuket (HKT) then take a ferry to Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Ko Yao Yai is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Ko Yao Yai. Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) and Trang Airport (TST) (TST) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ko Lan to Ko Yao Yai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Khao Takiab Pier Hua Hin then take the bus to Krabi Bus Station then take a ferry to Railay East and then to Koh Yao Yai. instead which will take 13h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lan to Ko Yao Yai is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 35m and will usually cost around THB 3,450 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Lan and Ko Yao Yai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 45m | THB 4,760($130) | once daily | 720km (448 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 40m | THB 2,580($71) | once daily | 888km (552 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus and plane | 6h 15m | THB 3,230($89) | once daily | 873km (542 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus and plane | 7h 50m | THB 2,795($77) | once daily | 949km (590 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus and plane | 8h 30m | THB 3,270($90) | once daily | 936km (582 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 13h 35m | THB 3,450($95) | once daily | 763km (474 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus | 16h 55m | THB 1,525($42) | once daily | 1,050km (653 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus | 21h 15m | THB 2,580($71) | once daily | 1,226km (762 miles) |
Ferry, Train, Bus and Car | 13h 45m | THB 3,270($90) | once daily | 822km (511 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Lan and Ko Yao Yai
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai AirAsia
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Smile
Thai Airways International
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Ferry operators
Koh Larn Ferry
Royal Passenger Liner
Tigerline Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
See Sea Blue Marine
Bus companies
Phantip Travel
Sawadee Tour
Pattaya T-Tour
Paradive Travel
Airport Pattaya Bus
Airports near Ko Yao Yai
The following major airports near Ko Yao Yai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from Ko Yao Yai
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Ko Yao Yai
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Ko Yao Yai