There are 1 way(s) to get from Koh Yao Yai to Railay Beach
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 Yao Yai → Railay Beach
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 15 departures from Koh Yao Yai to Railay Beach by boat, run by 8 companies, including Green Planet, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Supaporn Speedboat, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Koh Yao Sun Smile and Lanta Super Concord Tour. Fares ranged from €16 to €51 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 35 min.
| Operator | Type | Departures | Fare | Time | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Planet | Boat | 2 | €17 | 50 min | Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai → Nopparat Thara Pier |
| Bundhaya Speed Boat | Boat | 2 | €17 | 50 min | Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang |
| Supaporn Speedboat | Boat | 2 | €17 | 50 min | Klong Hia Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier |
| Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club | Boat | 2 | €30 – €35 | 35 min | Klong Hia Pier → Klong Jilad Pier Krabi |
| Koh Yao Sun Smile | Boat | 2 | €16 | 40 min | Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai → Nopparat Thara Pier |
| Lanta Super Concord Tour | Boat | 2 | €19 | 40 min | Koh Yao Yai Chong Lard Pier Sun Smile → Nopharat Thara Pier |
| Andaman Wave Master | Boat | 2 | €17 | 1h 20min | Klong Hia Pier → Klong Jilad Pier Krabi |
| Anda Krabi Sea Tour | Boat | 1 | €51 | 40 min | Klong Hia Pier → Floating Pier East Railay |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Koh Yao Yai (Klong Hia Pier) → Railay Beach
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 Yao Yai 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 15 departures from Koh Yao Yai to Railay Beach by boat, run by 8 companies, including Green Planet, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Supaporn Speedboat, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Koh Yao Sun Smile and Lanta Super Concord Tour. Fares ranged from €16 to €51 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 35 min.
In Koh Yao Yai, boats leave from Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier, Klong Hia Pier and Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai; in Railay Beach they arrive at Nopparat Thara Pier, Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang, Klong Jilad Pier Krabi and Nopharat Thara Pier.
Data checked on 7 October 2026. Timetables change with the season, so search with your own date before you travel.
Frequently asked questions — Koh Yao Yai → Railay Beach
On the departures listed for 15 December 2026, the trip took 35 min at the fastest and 50 min for the median departure (fastest: Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club). 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 €16 to €51 per adult, with a median of €17. Prices change with the season and the type of boat.
Operators listed: Green Planet, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Supaporn Speedboat, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Lanta Super Concord Tour, Andaman Wave Master and Anda Krabi Sea Tour.
Departure points listed: Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier, Klong Hia Pier and Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai. Arrival points: Nopparat Thara Pier, Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang, Klong Jilad Pier Krabi and Nopharat Thara Pier. 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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