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Koh Phi Phi → Koh Yao Yai

Bundhaya Speed Boat runs a seasonal speedboat from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai: 10:00 → 11:00, 14:00 → 15:00 (1h) in the high season: the 14:00 boat runs from 15 October to 20 May and the 10:00 boat from 1 November to 4 May. Its boats also call at Manoh Pier on Koh Yao Noi, a separate stop across the channel.

⏱ 1h (return 1h 10m)🚢 1 operator📅 Seasonal Bundhaya speedboat: 1 a day from 15 October, 2 a day from 1 November
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Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai ferry at a glance

The ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai takes 1h (return 1h 10m) across the Andaman Sea, operated by Bundhaya Speed Boat. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: seasonal Bundhaya speedboat: 1 a day from 15 October, 2 a day from 1 November.

Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-29.

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Return crossing: Koh Yao Yai to Koh Phi Phi

Bundhaya Speed Boat also sails Koh Yao Yai to Koh Phi Phi, taking 1h (return 1h 10m). Koh Yao Yai → Koh Phi Phi: 09:50 → 11:00 from 15 October, plus 13:50 → 15:00 from 1 November (1h 10m), 1,200 THB.

Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai ferry timetable & sailing pattern

High season: one Bundhaya speedboat a day at 14:00 from 15 October, and two (10:00 and 14:00) from 1 November; 1 hour.

Bundhaya sells the 14:00 boat from 15 October to 20 May and the 10:00 boat from 1 November to 4 May.

Published departure times

  • 14:00 → 15:00 (15 Oct – 20 May)
  • 10:00 → 11:00 (1 Nov – 4 May)

Return: Koh Yao Yai → Koh Phi Phi: 09:50 → 11:00 from 15 October, plus 13:50 → 15:00 from 1 November (1h 10m), 1,200 THB.

Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.

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Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat booking timetable (operator site). Verified 2026-10-29.

Maritime Crossing Route Map

Interactive sea passage between Koh Phi Phi and Koh Yao Yai

📐 24 Nautical Miles
Koh Phi Phi⇄Koh Yao Yai
⏱ 1h (return 1h 10m) · 📐 24 nm
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Operators on This Route

OperatorCrossing TimeVessels
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Route Features

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Vehicles

Foot passengers only

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Foot Passengers

Walk-on passengers welcome

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Pets

No pet facilities

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Distance

24 nautical miles

Getting There & Onward Transport

  • The same Bundhaya boats call at Manoh Pier on Koh Yao Noi, about 2.7 km away across the channel; check which pier your ticket names
  • Bundhaya’s island-hopping line links Koh Phi Phi and Koh Yao Yai with Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Ao Nang, Railay, Koh Lipe and the Trang islands

Tips for the Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai Crossing

  • Koh Yao Yai (Klong Hia Pier) and Koh Yao Noi (Manoh Pier) are separate stops about 2.7 km apart across the channel, often served by the same Bundhaya boat a few minutes apart. Check that your ticket names the right island.
  • Bundhaya’s island-hopping routes are seasonal: most start between 15 October and 1 November and stop in early or late May, and they disappear from its booking search outside those dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the boat from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai take?
1h. Bundhaya’s speedboats leave Koh Phi Phi at 10:00 and 14:00 (10:00 → 11:00, 14:00 → 15:00, 5 November and 10 December 2026).
When does the Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai speedboat run?
In the high season. Bundhaya’s 14:00 boat runs from 15 October to 20 May and its 10:00 boat from 1 November to 4 May, so there is one boat a day in late October and two from November. Outside its season the route does not appear in Bundhaya’s booking search.
How much is the speedboat from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai?
Bundhaya’s booking system shows 1,200 THB per adult for November and December 2026, bought direct from the operator. Prices on partner sites such as 12Go can differ.
How often does the Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai ferry sail?
High season: one Bundhaya speedboat a day at 14:00 from 15 October, and two (10:00 and 14:00) from 1 November; 1 hour. Bundhaya sells the 14:00 boat from 15 October to 20 May and the 10:00 boat from 1 November to 4 May. This is the pattern published in the Bundhaya Speed Boat booking timetable (operator site) (checked 2026-10-29); confirm exact departure times on the official timetable before you travel.
Which ferry companies sail from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai?
Bundhaya Speed Boat operates this route. Compare sailing times and ticket types before booking, as they often differ between operators.
Can I take my car on the Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai ferry?
No. This is a foot-passenger service and vehicles are not carried. Use parking near the departure pier or public transport to reach it.
Can I take the Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai ferry as a foot passenger?
Yes. Foot passengers can travel on this route. Allow time to reach the passenger terminal and check the operator’s check-in closing time.
Are dogs and pets allowed on the Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai ferry?
This route has no dedicated pet facilities. Assistance dogs are normally carried, but confirm with the operator before travelling.
How far is Koh Phi Phi from Koh Yao Yai by ferry?
The sea crossing is about 24 nautical miles (roughly 44 km).