Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea · Runs all year
Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi ferry
1 ferry departure is listed from Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi on Thursday 5 November at 21:00, run by Southern Transport. The fastest takes 15h 30m; operators publish 13h 40m – 15h 40m (overnight). Boats leave from Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao and arrive at Koh Yao Noi (pier depends on the operator).
- Fastest 15h 30m
- 1 departures listed
- 1 operator
- From €45.30
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 3 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
Book Koh Tao → Koh Yao Noi
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Fares from €45.30 per person, seen 2 Nov 2026
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- 1 operators, 1 departures listed
- Fastest crossing 15h 30m
High season: boats on popular Andaman Coast routes can sell out in December, January and around holidays. Book a day or more ahead.
Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi departures
Departures listed for 5 Nov 2026 (checked 2 Nov 2026). Fares are per adult, as listed that day. Times can change by date and season: pick your date for live seats.
| Depart → arrive | Operator & piers | Time | Fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 → 12:30 | Southern Transport Koh Tao Night Boat → Manoh Pier Koh Yao Noi | 15h 30m | €45.30 | Book |
Published schedule
Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 1 departure a day at 21:00 (overnight)
- Koh Tao Booking Center: 21:00 → 12:30 (+1 day)
- Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel: 21:00 → 12:40 (+1 day)
- Future Travel and Service: 21:00 → 10:40 (+1 day)
Times from 12Go and Bookaway’s schedule, checked 26 Oct 2026. No operator publishes a timetable we could check. Confirm on the booking page before you travel.
Route facts
| Departs | Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Koh Yao Noi (pier depends on the operator), Phang Nga |
| Crossing time | 13h 40m – 15h 40m (overnight) (fastest listed: 15h 30m) |
| Distance | About 140 nautical miles (259 km) |
| Operators | Koh Tao Booking Center (About 15h 30m), Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (About 15h 40m), Future Travel and Service (About 13h 40m) |
| Boats | Ferry + van + speedboat, Van + speedboat, Combined ticket |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea |
See every operator, seat availability and the live price.
Before you travel
Good to know
- No operator or government timetable is published for this crossing. The times on this page are the ones 12Go and Bookaway listed on 26 October 2026; check yours when you book and again before you travel.
- Joint tickets leave in the evening and arrive the next day; the ticket covers the boat to the mainland, the van or bus across, and the boat to the island.
Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi?
Operators publish 13h 40m – 15h 40m (overnight) for Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi. The sea distance is about 140 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi?
1 departure was listed for 5 Nov 2026 at 21:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 1 departure a day at 21:00 (overnight). Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao; boats arrive at Koh Yao Noi (pier depends on the operator).
How much is the ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €45.30 to €45.30 per adult for 5 Nov 2026. The price depends on the operator, the boat (ferry, speedboat or catamaran) and whether a hotel or pier transfer is included. These were the prices on that day: check the live fare for your date before booking.
Which companies run ferries from Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi?
Southern Transport, Koh Tao Booking Center, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel and Future Travel and Service. Koh Tao Booking Center: Ferry + van + speedboat; Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel: Van + speedboat; Future Travel and Service: Combined ticket.
Does the Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi ferry run all year?
The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. The southwest monsoon brings rougher seas from roughly May to October. Several island-hopping speedboats, especially in the far south around Koh Lipe and the Trang islands, run only in the high season, roughly November to April.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How long does the boat from Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi take?
13h 40m – 15h 40m (overnight) on the departures 12Go lists. Bookaway gives 13h 40m to 15h 40m. Times depend on the boat and the sea, and no operator timetable is published, so check the time on your ticket.
What time is the first and last boat from Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi?
12Go lists 1 departure a day at 21:00. Bookaway shows the earliest at 21:00 and the latest at 21:00. These are booking-site times checked on 26 October 2026; they change with the season and the weather, so confirm before you travel.
Who runs the boats from Koh Tao to Koh Yao Noi?
12Go lists Koh Tao Booking Center, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel and Future Travel and Service; Bookaway lists 2 operators on the route. 12Go's tickets start from THB 1,850.
Sources and checks
We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.
- 12go.asia, checked 26 Oct 2026: 12Go (booking site): schedule table of bookable departures with operator, boat type, departure and arrival times, read 26 Oct 2026. No operator timetable is published for this crossing.
- bookaway.com, checked 26 Oct 2026: Bookaway (booking site): 2 operators, departures 21:00–21:00, 13h 40m to 15h 40m, read 26 Oct 2026.
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: Limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay seen from a beach on Koh Yao Noi at low tide (Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0).
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