How to travel from Pai to Ko Yao Yai, Thailand
The distance between Pai and Ko Yao Yai is around 1,410km (876 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Pai to Ko Yao Yai by taxi, plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Yao Yai → Pai if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Plane and Ferry
Take a taxi to Mae Hong Son (HGN) then fly from Mae Hong Son (HGN) to Phuket (HKT) then take a ferry to Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costTHB 5,955($165)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus to Chiang Mai, ferry
Take the bus to Chiang Mai then Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 and then to Railay Beach then take a ferry to Koh Yao Yai.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,270($90)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Chiang Mai and then to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 then take a ferry to Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,015($83)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pai and Ko Yao Yai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pai to Ko Yao Yai by taxi, plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 3,015 ($83) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,955 ($165).
The distance between Pai and Ko Yao Yai is around 1,410km (876 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,263km (785 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Pai and Ko Yao Yai by taxi, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Pai to Ko Yao Yai is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx THB 5,955 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Pai and Ko Yao Yai is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 3,015 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pai and Ko Yao Yai. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mae Hong Son (HGN) then fly from Mae Hong Son (HGN) to Phuket (HKT) then take a ferry to Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pai and Ko Yao Yai. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mae Hong Son (HGN) then fly from Mae Hong Son (HGN) to Phuket (HKT) then take a ferry to Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pai to Ko Yao Yai. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mae Hong Son (HGN) then fly from Mae Hong Son (HGN) to Phuket (HKT) then take a ferry to Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai. instead which will take 5h 50m.
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 Pai to Ko Yao Yai. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mae Hong Son (HGN) then fly from Mae Hong Son (HGN) to Phuket (HKT) then take a ferry to Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pai to Ko Yao Yai is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around THB 5,955 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pai and Ko Yao Yai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 5h 50m | THB 5,955($165) | once daily | 1,535km (954 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 6h 55m | THB 3,670($100) | once daily | 1,410km (876 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Mai, plane and ferry | 7h 25m | THB 5,230($145) | once daily | 1,418km (881 miles) |
Bus to Chiang Mai, ferry | 1 day 5h | THB 3,270($90) | once daily | 1,878km (1,167 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | THB 3,015($83) | once daily | 1,774km (1,102 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 9h | THB 3,815($105) | once daily | 1,999km (1,242 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Pai and Ko Yao Yai
Airlines
Nok Air
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Bus companies
Prem Pracha
Greenbus Thailand
Sombat Tour
Paradive Travel
Ferry operators
See Sea Blue Marine
Tigerline Ferry
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