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.
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.
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Take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Plane | 5h 40m | THB 5,450($150) | once daily | 1,046km (650 miles) |
Ferry + 3 similar | 1 day 3h | THB 3,925($110) | once daily | 1,206km (749 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 19h 45m | THB 3,380($95) | once daily | 1,230km (764 miles) |
Ferry to Phuket Bang Rong Pier, bus | 21h 40m | THB 1,925($53) | once daily | 1,246km (774 miles) |
Ferry to Railay Beach, bus | 22h 30m | THB 3,085($85) | once daily | 1,150km (714 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 3h | THB 4,320($120) | once daily | 1,504km (934 miles) |
Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club
Tigerline Ferry
Koh Mak Speedboat Services
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Boonsiri Ferry
State Railway of Thailand
Thai Airways International
Bangkok Airways
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Smile
The Transport Company
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
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The following major airports near Ko Mak offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.