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Koh Yao Yai to Krabi ferry

On 25 Oct 2026, 12Go listed 7 boats from Koh Yao Yai to Krabi run by 6 companies. The quickest takes 40 min (Koh Yao Sun Smile, Speedboat). The first boat leaves at 09:20 and the last at 15:10.

Journey
40 minfastest · typical 50 min
Fares
€16from, per adult
Sailings
709:20–15:10
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Times and fares from 12Go for 25 Oct 2026, checked 22 Oct 2026. We earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.

Which boat should I take?

Our pick from the 7 boats 12Go listed on this route.

Koh Yao Yai to Krabi ferry timetable

Departures 12Go listed for 25 Oct 2026. Tap a row to see that day on 12Go.

DepartsArrivesTimeOperatorFrom → toFromBook
09:2010:1050 minBundhaya Speed BoatSpeedboatKoh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang€17Book
11:0011:4040 minKoh Yao Sun SmileSpeedboatChong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai → Nopparat Thara Pier€16Book
11:0011:4040 minLanta Super Concord TourSpeedboat + Van + SpeedboatKoh Yao Yai Chong Lard Pier Sun Smile → Nopharat Thara Pier€20Book
11:3012:2050 minSupaporn SpeedboatSpeedboatKlong Hia Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier€17Book
11:3012:1040 minAnda Krabi Sea TourCar + SpeedboatKlong Hia Pier → Floating Pier East Railay€52Book
13:4014:3050 minGreen PlanetSpeedboatKlong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai → Nopparat Thara Pier€17Book
15:1016:0050 minGreen PlanetSpeedboatKlong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai → Nopparat Thara Pier€17Book

Fares are 12Go’s lowest adult price per departure on 25 Oct 2026, in euros, rounded. Children’s fares, luggage rules and refund terms are shown at checkout.

How the boats compare

5 of the 7 boats leave before midday and 2 in the afternoon, between 09:20 and 15:10. Journey times are similar on every boat, around 50 min, and fares range from about €16 to €52.

Arrivals in Krabi run from 10:10 to 16:00, and a typical fare on this crossing is around €17 per adult. Boats land at Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang, Nopparat Thara Pier and Nopharat Thara Pier, so check which one is nearest your stay.

Green Planet runs the most departures (2), followed by Koh Yao Sun Smile (1). Boats used include Speedboat, Speedboat + Van + Speedboat and Car + Speedboat.

Departures use 4 different departure points in Koh Yao Yai: Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier, Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Yai Chong Lard Pier Sun Smile and Klong Hia Pier. Pick the boat that leaves closest to where you are staying.

Ferry companies on this route

Green Planet

Boats
2 (13:40–15:10)
Fastest
50 min
From
€17

Koh Yao Sun Smile

Boats
1 (11:00)
Fastest
40 min
From
€16

Lanta Super Concord Tour

Boats
1 (11:00)
Fastest
40 min
From
€20
Boats used
Speedboat + Van + Speedboat

Anda Krabi Sea Tour

Boats
1 (11:30)
Fastest
40 min
From
€52
Boats used
Car + Speedboat

Bundhaya Speed Boat

Boats
1 (09:20)
Fastest
50 min
From
€17

Supaporn Speedboat

Boats
1 (11:30)
Fastest
50 min
From
€17

Piers at both ends

Where to go on the day, and what to expect when you land.

Klong Hia, Chong Lard and Loh Jak piers

Koh Yao Yai: Klong Hia in the north takes most speedboats from Phuket and Krabi; Chong Lard (north) and Loh Jak (south-west) are also used.

Klong Jilad Pier (Krabi Passenger Port)

Krabi: The main pier for big ferries to Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta.

Ao Nam Mao Pier

Krabi: Between Krabi Town and Ao Nang. Speedboats to Railay, Koh Yao and Phi Phi.

Piers named by the operators for this route: Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier, Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Yai Chong Lard Pier Sun Smile and Klong Hia Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang, Nopparat Thara Pier, Nopharat Thara Pier and Floating Pier East Railay.

Good to know before you go

Leaving Koh Yao Yai

Koh Yao Yai is the larger and quieter of the two Yao islands, with rubber plantations, Muslim fishing villages and views of the Phang Nga Bay karsts. Boats come from Phuket’s east coast and from the Krabi side.

The island is big and has little public transport. Arrange a transfer or rent a scooter at the pier.

Arriving in Krabi

Krabi Town sits on a river estuary and is the province’s transport base, with an airport, a bus terminal and the main ferry port. Ferries to Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta leave from Klong Jilad, a few minutes from town, while speedboats use smaller piers along the coast.

If your ticket says “Krabi”, check whether the boat leaves from Klong Jilad or from Ao Nang. They are 30 minutes apart by road.

Weather and season

Best November to April, when the sea is calm. From May to October the south-west monsoon brings swells; big ferries keep running but many speedboat island-hops stop.

Koh Yao Yai to Krabi ferry: questions

How long does the Koh Yao Yai–Krabi crossing take?
Between 40 min – 50 min, depending on the boat. Most departures take about 50 min. The fastest on 25 Oct 2026 was Koh Yao Sun Smile at 40 min.
What does a Koh Yao Yai to Krabi ticket cost?
On 25 Oct 2026, fares on 12Go started at about €16 per adult and went up to about €52 for the fastest or most comfortable boats. Prices change with the season and how close to departure you book; the booking page shows today's price before you pay.
When do the first and last boats leave Koh Yao Yai for Krabi?
On 25 Oct 2026 the first boat left at 09:20 (Bundhaya Speed Boat) and the last at 15:10. Times change between high and low season, so check the date you want to travel.
Which pier do I need in Koh Yao Yai?
Boats leave from Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier, Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Yai Chong Lard Pier Sun Smile and Klong Hia Pier and arrive at Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang, Nopparat Thara Pier and Nopharat Thara Pier. Your ticket names the exact pier, which can differ between operators.
Who operates boats on this crossing?
Green Planet, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Lanta Super Concord Tour, Anda Krabi Sea Tour, Bundhaya Speed Boat and Supaporn Speedboat. You can compare and book all of them on 12Go.

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