Public transport from Phuket Island
The "public speedboats" are becoming more reliable and thus more popular with our adventurous or travel-savvy guests. This is public transport and comfort levels may not meet your expectations.
From phuket
- Take a taxi from the airport / hotel on Phuket to BANG RONG PIER (East Coast Phuket)
- Speedboat transfer from BANG RONG PIER to MANOH PIER KOH YAO – THB 200 per person/way
- Take Tuk Tuk from MAHOH PIER to THE PARADISE KOH YAO – THB 800 per car/way (up to 6 persons)
- Schedule(speed boat schedule)
Public speed boat ferry departure times
- BANG RONG PIER (Phuket) to MANOH PIER (Koh Yao) – 09:40 / 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:30 hrs.
- MANOH PIER (Koh Yao) to BANG RONG PIER (Phuket) – 06:30 / 07:50 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 14:00 hrs.
- Schedule(speed boat schedule)
Note
In heavy rain, the road conditions on the idland deteriorate rapidly and it is better to move by boat. Take a taxi to TAH KHAO PIER (THB 100 per car/way) and then a local long-tail boat directly to THE PARADISE KOH YAO (THB 700 per boat/way). Call the resort if you need help at +66 (0)81 892 4878
If you are coming from Krabi
Public transport from Krabi's Talen Pier to Tha Khao Pier on Koh Yao Noi is also available.
- Schedule(speed boat schedule)

