Phuket to Koh Yao Yai & Koh Yao Noi Speed Boat Transfer
45 minutes by speed boat from Phuket to quieter island life
You board at Bang Rong Pier (or get picked up from your Phuket hotel), cruise 45 minutes by speed boat across the Andaman, and arrive at either Klong Hia Pier on Koh Yao Yai or Manoh Pier on Koh Yao Noi. Hotel pickup is optional and costs extra; basic travel insurance is included. Taxis meet you at the pier for the final ride to your accommodation.
30m–40m
Step-by-step itinerary
Travel from Phuket to Koh Yao Islands
- Arrive at Bang Rong Pier
- Optional hotel pickup in Phuket
- Board speed boat
- Cruise to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi
- Disembark at Klong Hia Pier or Manoh Pier
- Take taxi to hotel
The Experience
"Which pier are we heading to — Klong Hia or Manoh?" The question comes up the moment you book, and it matters because it shapes where you land on the islands. The speed boat service from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi runs daily, and the route is straightforward: you either make your own way to Bang Rong Pier in north-east Phuket 15 minutes before departure, or add hotel pickup to your booking and let the driver handle it. Either way, you're on the water within the hour.
The boat itself is built for speed, not sightseeing — it cuts across the Andaman in a way that gets you there fast. You'll sit on the upper or lower deck depending on the weather and your preference, and the crossing takes around 45 minutes. If you've booked hotel pickup in Phuket, that adds time to your morning, so factor in an early start if you're coming from the south side of the island. The boat runs in both high and low season, which means you're not locked into a narrow window — you can plan around your own schedule, not the other way around.
When you arrive, you get dropped at either Klong Hia Pier on Koh Yao Yai or Manoh Pier on the south-west corner of Koh Yao Noi, depending on which island your accommodation is on. From there, taxis are easy to find and the ride to most hotels is short. The service includes basic travel insurance, and the boat operates regardless of season, though bad weather or rough seas can delay or postpone the crossing — if that happens, you get a full refund. It's the kind of transfer that works because it doesn't try to be anything else: it gets you from one island to another without fuss.
What’s included
Your transfer includes hotel pickup in Phuket (if you've selected that option), one-way transport by speed boat to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi, and basic travel insurance. Drop-off is at Klong Hia Pier or Manoh Pier depending on your destination.
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Is this one for you?Book this if you're moving from Phuket to Koh Yao and want a fixed price and set departure time instead of negotiating with local boats or arranging your own transport — the speed boat runs daily so you're not locked into a narrow schedule window.
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Top questions
How long is the boat ride from Phuket to Koh Yao?
Around 45 minutes by speed boat.
Do I have to arrange my own transport to Bang Rong Pier?
No — hotel pickup in Phuket is available for an extra fee. Otherwise, you make your own way to the pier 15 minutes before departure.
Which pier will I arrive at?
Either Klong Hia Pier on Koh Yao Yai or Manoh Pier on Koh Yao Noi, depending on which island your hotel is on.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The crossing may be delayed, postponed or cancelled. If cancelled, you receive a full refund.
Is travel insurance included?
Yes, basic travel insurance is included in the fare.
Can I book this in low season?
Yes, the service runs daily in both high and low season.
How do I get from the pier to my hotel?
Taxis are available at both piers and the ride to most island hotels is short.
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai & Koh Yao Noi Speed Boat Transfer
30m–40m · at your hotel
from US$ 15.55 per person
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