The distance between Phi Phi Islands and Ko Yao Yai is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Phi Phi Islands to Ko Yao Yai by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Yao Yai → Phi Phi Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Railay East Krabi and then to Koh Yao Yai.
Multiple ferry operators
Take a ferry to Manoh Pier Koh Yao Noi and then to Koh Yao Yai.
Multiple ferry operators
There are several options for getting from Phi Phi Islands to Ko Yao Yai by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around THB 2,035 ($56) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 2,070 ($57).
The distance between Phi Phi Islands and Ko Yao Yai is around 84km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 34km (21 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Phi Phi Islands and Ko Yao Yai by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Phi Phi Islands to Ko Yao Yai is to take a ferry which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx THB 2,070 ($57).
The cheapest way to travel between Phi Phi Islands and Ko Yao Yai is to take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 2,035 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Phi Phi Islands and Ko Yao Yai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Railay East Krabi and then to Koh Yao Yai. instead which will take 1h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Phi Phi Islands and Ko Yao Yai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Railay East Krabi and then to Koh Yao Yai. instead which will take 1h 35m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Phi Phi Islands and Ko Yao Yai. The ferry typically takes around 1h 35m and departs once daily.
Koh Yao Sun Smile and Tigerline Ferry run the ferry services between Phi Phi Islands and Ko Yao Yai. Ferries run once daily and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Phi Phi Islands to Ko Yao Yai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Railay East Krabi and then to Koh Yao Yai. instead which will take 1h 35m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Phi Phi Islands to Ko Yao Yai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Railay East Krabi and then to Koh Yao Yai. instead which will take 1h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phi Phi Islands to Ko Yao Yai is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around THB 2,070 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry | 1h 35m | THB 2,070($57) | once daily | 84km (52 miles) |
Ferry via Manoh Pier Koh Yao Noi | 1h 50m | THB 2,035($56) | once daily | 84km (52 miles) |
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Tigerline Ferry
The following major airports near Ko Yao Yai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.