There are 2 way(s) to get from Koh Lanta to Koh Yao Yai
Fares and times checked on 12go.asia for a high-season departure. Book with Direct Ferries (form at the top of the page) or 12go.asia.
Operators and piers — Koh Lanta → Koh Yao Yai
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 7 departures from Koh Lanta to Koh Yao Yai by boat, run by 7 companies, including Bundhaya Speed Boat, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Baan Pun Travel, Koh Ngai Camping, Matcha Tour and Andaman Wave Master. Fares ranged from €11 to €51 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 1 h 40.
| Operator | Type | Departures | Fare | Time | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundhaya Speed Boat | Boat | 1 | €34 | 2h 20min | Koh Lanta Saladan Pier → Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier |
| Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club | Boat | 1 | €30 | 1h 55min | Koh Lanta Saladan Pier → Klong Hia Pier |
| Baan Pun Travel | Boat | 1 | €51 | 2h 20min | Saladan Pier → Koh Yao Yai |
| Koh Ngai Camping | Boat | 1 | €35 | 6h 40min | Saladan Pier Koh Lanta → Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai |
| Matcha Tour | Boat | 1 | €36 | 4h 20min | Sala Dan Pier → Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao yai |
| Andaman Wave Master | Boat | 1 | €11 | 3h | Koh Lanta Saladan Pier → Klong Hia Pier |
| Koh Yao Sun Smile | Boat | 1 | €32 | 1h 40min | Saladan Pier → Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai |
| Jijie Tour and Travel | Minivan / bus | 2 | €56 – €60 | 3h 15min | Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer → Koh Yao Yai Hotel Transfer |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) → Koh Yao Yai (Klong Hia Pier)
Source: 12go.asia and Direct Ferries, checked on 7 October 2026 for a departure on 15 December 2026 (high season). Timetables and fares change with the season.
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Practical tips
Some island routes only run in the dry season (roughly November to April) or with fewer boats in the rainy season. Always search with your exact travel date.
Koh Lanta can have several departure points. Read the pier name on your ticket and plan your transfer to it in advance.
Luggage is often loaded on deck or at the front of speedboats. A dry bag for your phone and documents is useful, and a seasickness tablet helps on open-sea crossings.
🛣️ The journey experience
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 7 departures from Koh Lanta to Koh Yao Yai by boat, run by 7 companies, including Bundhaya Speed Boat, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Baan Pun Travel, Koh Ngai Camping, Matcha Tour and Andaman Wave Master. Fares ranged from €11 to €51 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 1 h 40.
In Koh Lanta, boats leave from Koh Lanta Saladan Pier, Saladan Pier, Saladan Pier Koh Lanta and Sala Dan Pier; in Koh Yao Yai they arrive at Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier, Klong Hia Pier, Koh Yao Yai and Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai.
Data checked on 7 October 2026. Timetables change with the season, so search with your own date before you travel.
Frequently asked questions — Koh Lanta → Koh Yao Yai
On the departures listed for 15 December 2026, the trip took 1 h 40 at the fastest and 2 h 20 for the median departure (fastest: Koh Yao Sun Smile). Times vary with the operator, the stops and the sea conditions.
Fares listed on 12go.asia (checked on 7 October 2026 for 15 December 2026) ranged from €11 to €51 per adult, with a median of €34. Prices change with the season and the type of boat.
Operators listed: Bundhaya Speed Boat, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Baan Pun Travel, Koh Ngai Camping, Matcha Tour, Andaman Wave Master and Koh Yao Sun Smile.
Departure points listed: Koh Lanta Saladan Pier, Saladan Pier, Saladan Pier Koh Lanta and Sala Dan Pier. Arrival points: Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier, Klong Hia Pier, Koh Yao Yai and Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai. The exact pier depends on the operator — it is shown on your ticket.
Search your date in the Direct Ferries form on this page, or compare the departures listed on 12go.asia. Check the meeting point and check-in time written on your booking confirmation.
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