How to travel from Ko Yao Yai to Chumphon, Thailand
The distance between Ko Yao Yai and Chumphon is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ko Yao Yai to Chumphon by ferry, bus, train, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chumphon → Ko Yao Yai if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Chumphon (CJM).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costTHB 4,285($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then take the bus to Chumphon.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,200($33)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Yao Yai and Chumphon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Yao Yai to Chumphon by ferry, bus, train, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,055 ($29) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,285 ($120).
The distance between Ko Yao Yai and Chumphon is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (167 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Ko Yao Yai and Chumphon by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ko Yao Yai to Chumphon is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx THB 4,285 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Yao Yai and Chumphon is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,055 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Yao Yai and Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Chumphon (CJM). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Yao Yai and Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Chumphon (CJM). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Yao Yai to Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Chumphon (CJM). instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Chumphon is Chumphon Airport (CJM) (CJM) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Chumphon. Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) 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 Yao Yai to Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then take the bus to Chumphon. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Yao Yai to Chumphon is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around THB 1,200 ($33).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Yao Yai and Chumphon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 15m | THB 4,285($120) | once daily | 1,192km (741 miles) |
| Ferry to Railay Beach, plane | 5h 55m | THB 4,865($135) | once daily | 1,171km (728 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Taxi | 5h 55m | THB 7,265($200) | once daily | 1,428km (887 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 7hrs | THB 1,200($33) | once daily | 482km (300 miles) |
| Ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket, Bus | 8h 45m | THB 1,055($29) | once daily | 440km (273 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 8hrs | THB 2,000($55) | once daily | 403km (250 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Yao Yai and Chumphon
Ferry operators
See Sea Blue Marine
Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club
Tigerline Ferry
Airlines
Thai AirAsia
Nok Air
Thai Lion Mentari
Bus companies
Greenbus Thailand
Rung Kit
Phantip Travel
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airports near Chumphon
The following major airports near Chumphon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Chumphon Airport (CJM)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Chumphon
Surat Thani Airport (URT)
- Distance
- 139km (86 miles) from Chumphon
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 264km (164 miles) from Chumphon