Phang Nga Bay · Runs all year
Phuket (Laem Hin) to Koh Yao Yai ferry
17 ferry departures are listed from Phuket (Laem Hin) to Koh Yao Yai on Thursday 5 November, between 08:30 and 16:00, run by Solomon Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Anda Krabi Sea Tour and Koh Yao Sun Smile and 3 more. The fastest takes 30 min; operators publish Not published by the operator. Boats leave from Laem Hin Pier and arrive at Laem Yai Pier.
- Fastest 30 min
- 17 departures listed
- 7 operators
- From €10.33
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 3 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Songkran (Thai New Year), 13 Apr – 15 Apr 2027 (Nationwide). Ferries and boats are busy with Thai holidaymakers in the days around Songkran; book ahead. Events calendar
High season: boats on popular Andaman Coast routes can sell out in December, January and around holidays. Book a day or more ahead.
Phuket (Laem Hin) to Koh Yao Yai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 → 09:00 | EarliestFastestCheapestSolomon Speedboat Bang Rong Pier → Klong Hia Pier | 30 min | €10.33 | Book |
| 08:30 → 09:10 | Solomon Speedboat Bang Rong Pier → Chong Lard Pier | 40 min | €10.33 | Book |
| 09:00 → 09:50 | Bundhaya Speed Boat Phuket Rassada Pier → Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier | 50 min | €13.22 | Book |
| 09:00 → 09:30 | Anda Krabi Sea Tour Thiensin Pier → Loh Jak Pier | 30 min | €73.12 | Book |
| 09:30 → 10:00 | Koh Yao Sun Smile Bang Rong Pier → Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai | 30 min | €10.89 | Book |
| 10:30 → 11:00 | Solomon Speedboat Bang Rong Pier → Klong Hia Pier | 30 min | €10.33 | Book |
| 10:30 → 11:10 | Solomon Speedboat Bang Rong Pier → Chong Lard Pier | 40 min | €10.33 | Book |
| 10:45 → 11:15 | Andaman Wave Master Ao Por Pier → Klong Hia Pier | 30 min | €11.92 | Book |
| 12:30 → 13:10 | Suwimol Speedboat Bang Rong Pier → Chong Lard Pier | 40 min | €10.86 | Book |
| 12:30 → 13:00 | Suwimol Speedboat Bang Rong Pier → Klong Hia Pier | 30 min | €10.86 | Book |
| 12:40 → 13:10 | Andaman Wave Master Ao Por Pier → Klong Hia Pier | 30 min | €11.92 | Book |
| 13:00 → 13:40 | Green Planet Laem Hin Pier Phuket Town → Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai | 40 min | €10.60 | Book |
| 14:30 → 15:00 | Solomon Speedboat Bang Rong Pier → Klong Hia Pier | 30 min | €10.33 | Book |
| 14:30 → 15:10 | Solomon Speedboat Bang Rong Pier → Chong Lard Pier | 40 min | €10.33 | Book |
| 14:30 → 15:10 | Green Planet Laem Hin Pier Phuket Town → Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai | 40 min | €13.25 | Book |
| 15:00 → 15:30 | Green Planet Bangrong Pier → Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai | 30 min | €10.60 | Book |
| 16:00 → 16:30 | Last boatAndaman Wave Master Ao Por Pier → Baan Laem Yai Pier Koh Yao Yai | 30 min | €11.92 | Book |
Getting to Laem Hin Pier? Taxi and transfer options from Phuket airport, Phuket
Operator timetable
Daily in October 2026: 08:00 from Laem Yai (Koh Yao Yai) and 14:00 from Laem Hin (Phuket), with earlier sailings on some low-tide days
KITT Connect publishes a schedule for each month; the times here are its October 2026 schedule.
- Laem Yai → Laem Hin: 08:00 daily (07:30 on 7 Oct)
- Laem Hin → Laem Yai: 14:00 (1–6, 11–23, 26–31 Oct); 12:30 on 7 Oct; 13:00 on 8, 9 and 24 Oct; 13:30 on 10 and 25 Oct
Source: KITT Connect "Sailing schedule for the month of October — Ferry F11" on its official Facebook page (operator Facebook page), checked 4 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Laem Hin Pier, Phuket |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Laem Yai Pier, Phang Nga |
| Crossing time | Not published by the operator (fastest listed: 30 min) |
| Distance | About 10 nautical miles (19 km) |
| Operators | KITT Connect (Not published) |
| Boats | Ferry F11 (car ferry) |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Cars and motorbikes carried |
| Sea | Phang Nga Bay |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- KITT Connect publishes a new sailing schedule each month on its Facebook page and moves some sailings on low-tide days; it asks passengers to check the schedule before every trip.
Getting to and from the pier
- KITT Connect’s boats are car ferries: its posts invite passengers to bring their car across to the Koh Yao islands.
Return trip: From Koh Yao Yai the ferry leaves Laem Yai Pier at 08:00 daily (07:30 on 7 October 2026). The operator does not publish arrival times.
Phuket (Laem Hin) to Koh Yao Yai ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Phuket (Laem Hin) to Koh Yao Yai?
Operators publish Not published by the operator for Phuket (Laem Hin) to Koh Yao Yai. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 30 min to 50 min, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 10 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Phuket (Laem Hin) to Koh Yao Yai?
17 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 08:30 and the last at 16:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: Daily in October 2026: 08:00 from Laem Yai (Koh Yao Yai) and 14:00 from Laem Hin (Phuket), with earlier sailings on some low-tide days. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Phuket (Laem Hin) to Koh Yao Yai ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Laem Hin Pier; boats arrive at Laem Yai Pier. Some operators use other piers: Bang Rong Pier, Phuket Rassada Pier, Thiensin Pier, Ao Por Pier and Laem Hin Pier Phuket Town. Your ticket names the pier. KITT Connect’s boats are car ferries: its posts invite passengers to bring their car across to the Koh Yao islands.
How much is the ferry from Phuket (Laem Hin) to Koh Yao Yai?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €10.33 to €73.12 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 Phuket (Laem Hin) to Koh Yao Yai?
Solomon Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Anda Krabi Sea Tour, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Andaman Wave Master, Suwimol Speedboat, Green Planet and KITT Connect. KITT Connect: Ferry F11 (car ferry).
Does the Phuket (Laem Hin) to Koh Yao Yai 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 Phuket (Laem Hin) to Koh Yao Yai?
Yes, this crossing carries vehicles. Check the operator’s rules for cars and motorbikes before you travel.
How do I get back from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket (Laem Hin)?
From Koh Yao Yai the ferry leaves Laem Yai Pier at 08:00 daily (07:30 on 7 October 2026). The operator does not publish arrival times.
Can I take a car from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai?
Yes. KITT Connect’s ferry F11 is a car ferry between Laem Hin Pier in Phuket and Laem Yai Pier on Koh Yao Yai, and the operator invites passengers to bring their car across.
What time does the Koh Yao Yai car ferry leave Phuket?
In October 2026 it leaves Laem Hin at 14:00 on most days (1–6, 11–23 and 26–31 October), at 12:30 on 7 October, 13:00 on 8, 9 and 24 October and 13:30 on 10 and 25 October.
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.
- facebook.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: operator Facebook page (KITT Connect): "Sailing schedule for the month of October — Ferry F11", Laem Yai Pier (Koh Yao Yai) ⇄ Laem Hin Pier (Phuket): daily 08:00 from Laem Yai (1–6 and 8–31 Oct) and 14:00 from Laem Hin (1–6, 11–23 and 26–31 Oct); non-standard times 7 Oct (07:30 / 12:30), 8–9 and 24 Oct (Laem Hin 13:00), 10 and 25 Oct (Laem Hin 13:30).
- facebook.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: operator Facebook page: "Ferry Service: Phuket – Phang Nga – Koh Yao – Krabi"; office 204/1 Thepkrasattri Road, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket; tel. +66 91 052 5678; cover image lists Laem Yai – Laem Hin – Khlong Hia and Laem Sai – Khlong Sai piers; post of 30 Sep 2026 invites passengers to bring their car across to Koh Yao Noi.
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: Coconut palms on a white sand spit at Koh Yao Yai, with forested hills across the water (Tom Ek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0).
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