Phang Nga Bay · Seasonal
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai ferry
17 ferry departures are listed from Phuket 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 50m – 1h. Boats leave from Rassada Pier and arrive at Klong Hia Pier. Seasonal: Listed for 15 Oct – 20 May and 1 Nov – 4 May.
- 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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New Year's Eve, 31 Dec 2026 (Nationwide). Boats to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao are very busy around New Year's Eve, which coincides with a Full Moon Party; book ahead. Events calendar
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Phuket 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 Rassada Pier? Taxi and transfer options from Karon, Patong, Phuket
Operator timetable
Seasonal: 2 departures a day each way (09:00 and 13:00 from Phuket)
Listed for 15 Oct – 20 May and 1 Nov – 4 May.
- Phuket → Koh Yao Yai (10 Dec 2026): 09:00 → 09:50, 13:00 → 13:50
- Koh Yao Yai → Phuket: 11:00 → 12:00, 15:00 → 16:00
Source: Bundhaya booking timetable and route list, checked 4 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Rassada Pier, Phuket |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Klong Hia Pier, Phang Nga |
| Crossing time | 50m – 1h (fastest listed: 30 min) |
| Distance | About 16 nautical miles (30 km) |
| Operators | Bundhaya Speed Boat (50m (1h return)) |
| Boats | Speedboat |
| Season | Seasonal: Listed for 15 Oct – 20 May and 1 Nov – 4 May. |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Phang Nga Bay |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- Klong Hia Pier is at the northern tip of Koh Yao Yai, across a narrow channel from Koh Yao Noi.
- Most public boats to the Koh Yao islands leave from Bang Rong Pier in north-east Phuket rather than Rassada: the Koh Yao Noi Boat Club alone runs 8 departures a day from there to Koh Yao Noi.
Getting to and from the pier
- Bundhaya also connects Koh Yao Yai with Ao Nang (50 minutes), Railay and Phi Phi in season
Return trip: Koh Yao Yai to Phuket takes 1 hour, at 11:00 and 15:00 in season.
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai?
Operators publish 50m – 1h for Phuket 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 16 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Phuket 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: Seasonal: 2 departures a day each way (09:00 and 13:00 from Phuket). Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Phuket to Koh Yao Yai ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Rassada Pier; boats arrive at Klong Hia 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. Bundhaya also connects Koh Yao Yai with Ao Nang (50 minutes), Railay and Phi Phi in season.
How much is the ferry from Phuket 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 to Koh Yao Yai?
Solomon Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Anda Krabi Sea Tour, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Andaman Wave Master, Suwimol Speedboat and Green Planet. Bundhaya Speed Boat: Speedboat.
Does the Phuket to Koh Yao Yai ferry run all year?
No, it is seasonal. Listed for 15 Oct – 20 May and 1 Nov – 4 May. 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 to Koh Yao Yai?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket?
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket takes 1 hour, at 11:00 and 15:00 in season.
How long is the boat from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai?
About 50 minutes from Rassada Pier to Klong Hia Pier: 09:00 → 09:50 and 13:00 → 13:50 on Bundhaya’s 10 December 2026 timetable.
Does the Phuket to Koh Yao Yai speedboat run all year?
Bundhaya’s does not: it is listed for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May, with no sailings on 10 October 2026.
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.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Bundhaya booking search (operator site, served by its own booking API): departure and arrival times, queried for 10 Oct, 20 Oct and 10 Dec 2026.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Bundhaya route list: travel time and season window per route (164 routes).
- 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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