How to travel from Ko Yao Yai to Ko Mak, Thailand

The distance between Ko Yao Yai and Ko Mak is around 1,046km (650 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ko Yao Yai to Ko Mak by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ko MakKo Yao Yai if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    THB 5,450($150)
Operated by

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Railay Beach, Phi Phi - Ton Sai then Khaosan Road Songserm and then to Koh Mak Ao Kao White Sand Beach Ko Mak.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 3,925($110)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Ferry, Train and Bus

Take a ferry to Koh Lanta and then to Hat Yao Pier then take the train to Bang Sue Junction then take the bus to Ao Thammachat Pier then take a ferry to Ko Mak.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 4,320($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Yao Yai and Ko Mak

There are several options for getting from Ko Yao Yai to Ko Mak by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,925 ($53) and will take around 21h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,450 ($150).

The distance between Ko Yao Yai and Ko Mak is around 1,046km (650 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)

It takes around 19h 45m to get from Ko Yao Yai and Ko Mak by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Ko Yao Yai to Ko Mak is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx THB 5,450 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Ko Yao Yai and Ko Mak is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,925 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ko Yao Yai and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Yao Yai and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Yao Yai and Ko Mak. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club, Tigerline Ferry, Ao Nang Princess, Songserm and Travel Mart run the ferry services between Ko Yao Yai and Ko Mak. Ferries run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Yao Yai to Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Ko Mak is Trat Airport (TDX) (TDX) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Ko Mak. U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) 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 Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Krabi Town Pier then take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and then to Ao Thammachat Pier then take a ferry to Ko Mak. instead which will take 19h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Yao Yai to Ko Mak is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 19h 45m and will usually cost around THB 3,380 ($95).

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Transport options from Ko Yao Yai to Ko Mak
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane
5h 40m
THB 5,450($150)
once daily1,046km (650 miles)
Ferry + 3 similar
1 day 3h
THB 3,925($110)
once daily1,206km (749 miles)
Ferry and Bus19h 45m
THB 3,380($95)
once daily1,230km (764 miles)
Ferry to Phuket Bang Rong Pier, bus21h 40m
THB 1,925($53)
once daily1,246km (774 miles)
Ferry to Railay Beach, bus22h 30m
THB 3,085($85)
once daily1,150km (714 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus
1 day 3h
THB 4,320($120)
once daily1,504km (934 miles)

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Airports near Ko Mak

The following major airports near Ko Mak offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

TDX
Trat Airport (TDX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Ko Mak
UTP
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Ko Mak
BKK
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Ko Mak