Ferry from Koh Yao Noi to Phuket
We sail from Koh Yao Noi to Phuket every day, carrying you across the Andaman in around 50 minutes from this quiet island in Phang Nga Bay back to the regional hub. With departures from three piers on Koh Yao Noi and multiple drop-off points around Phuket, we make the connection straightforward. Fares start from THB 400.
- 30 min
- Crossing
- THB 400
- From
- 4
- Operators
- ~23
- Departures
Departure schedule
| Time | Operator | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:15 | Koh Yao Sun Smile | Van + FerryCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 1h 45m |
| 06:15 | Koh Yao Sun Smile | Ferry | 45 min |
| 06:35 | Phuket Orchid Tour | Ferry | 30 min |
| 08:00 | Phuket Orchid Tour | Ferry | 1h 00m |
| 10:40 | Green Planet | Ferry | 50 min |
| 11:50 | Green Planet | Ferry | 50 min |
| 11:50 | Jijie Tour and Travel | Ferry + VanCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 2h 10m |
Typical daily departures — check the live schedule and book above.
Transport types explained
- Ferry
- Larger boat, lowest fares and the steadiest ride — slower, but takes the most passengers (often vehicles too).
- Van
- Minivan transfer — often the hotel or town pick-up leg of a combined ticket.
Operators on this route
Rated 4.4/5 by travellers, from 7,000 reviews of the operators on this route
Koh Yao Sun Smile 4.6 (3,508)
Jijie Tour and Travel 4.1 (3,437)
Green Planet 4.4 (45)
Phuket Orchid Tour 4.8 (10)
Piers on this route
Departing Koh Yao Noi
Arriving Phuket
Koh Yao Noi sits in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, and the ferry ride back to Phuket is one of the finer stretches of water in southern Thailand — limestone karsts rising out of the sea on either side as the boat crosses to the bigger island. We pick up from Bang Rong Pier, Manoh Pier and Thadan Pier on Koh Yao Noi, with the crossing taking around 50 minutes.
Where you arrive in Phuket
Arrivals come in at several Phuket landing points, including Rassada Pier and Chalong Pier — from either you're well-placed for the airport, Phuket Town, or onward transfers down the coast. With departures from around 10:40 and 11:50, morning check-outs on Koh Yao Noi fit neatly into the schedule.
The bay is calmest through the November-to-April dry season, though the ferries run all year. Fares start from THB 400. If you've been staying on Koh Yao Noi for the pace and the views, this crossing gives you one last look at the bay before the city reasserts itself.