How to travel from Ko Yao Yai to Pattaya City, Thailand
The distance between Ko Yao Yai and Pattaya City is around 714km (444 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ko Yao Yai to Pattaya City by ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pattaya City → 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 Utapao (UTP).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costTHB 4,465($125)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry to Railay Beach, bus
Take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Krabi Town Pier then take the bus to Southern Bus Terminal and then to Pattaya.
- Duration17hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,360($65)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then take the bus to Pattaya Sawasdee.
- Duration15hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,670($46)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Yao Yai and Pattaya City
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Yao Yai to Pattaya City by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,670 ($46) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,465 ($125).
The distance between Ko Yao Yai and Pattaya City is around 714km (444 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Ko Yao Yai and Pattaya City by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Ko Yao Yai to Pattaya City is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx THB 4,465 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Yao Yai and Pattaya City is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,670 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Yao Yai and Pattaya City. We recommend that you take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Utapao (UTP). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Yao Yai and Pattaya City. We recommend that you take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Utapao (UTP). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Yao Yai to Pattaya City. We recommend that you take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Utapao (UTP). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Pattaya City is U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Pattaya City. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (DMK) 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 Pattaya City. We recommend that you take a ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Utapao (UTP). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Yao Yai to Pattaya City is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around THB 4,465 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Yao Yai and Pattaya City
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 4 similar | 4hrs | THB 4,465($125) | once daily | 714km (444 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | THB 2,325($64) | once daily | 884km (550 miles) |
| Ferry to Railay Beach, plane and bus | 5h 25m | THB 3,450($95) | once daily | 861km (535 miles) |
| Ferry to Yamoo pier Phuket, plane and bus | 5h 50m | THB 2,615($72) | once daily | 947km (588 miles) |
| Ferry to Railay Beach, plane and bus | 6h 25m | THB 3,560($100) | once daily | 926km (575 miles) |
Ferry to Railay Beach, bus | 17hrs | THB 2,360($65) | once daily | 994km (617 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15hrs | THB 1,670($46) | once daily | 1,037km (644 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Yao Yai and Pattaya City
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai AirAsia
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Smile
Thai Airways International
Bus companies
Airport Pattaya Bus
Roong Reuang Coach
Sawadee Tour
Lignite Tour
Ferry operators
See Sea Blue Marine
Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club
Tigerline Ferry
Airports near Pattaya City
The following major airports near Pattaya City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Pattaya City
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Pattaya City
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Pattaya City