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Railay to Koh Yao Yai Ferry: Timetables & Ticket Prices

Key facts
  • Crossing time 35m–1h 40m
  • Operators 4
  • Departures a day 4
Sailing season This route sails all year round.

650+ THB

How to get from Railay to Koh Yao Yai

Leaning coconut palm on a white sand spit with turquoise sea, distant islands and a moored longtail boat

Ferry from Railay to Koh Yao Yai

Travelling between Railay and Koh Yao Yai means island-hopping across Krabi's limestone bay, since neither location has a road connection. Boats are run by several operators, using a speed boat to cover the crossing. The route also works in reverse: see the Koh Yao Yai to Railay ferry schedule if you're heading back this way.

Journey time and how often boats run

The crossing takes the scheduled journey time, with 8 to choose from. Exact departure and arrival clock times change by season and operator, so always check the live timetable on this page before you book rather than relying on a fixed schedule. If your dates are flexible, booking a day or two ahead gives you the widest choice of sailing times.

Ticket prices

Fares on this route start from ฿650 per person. Combined taxi-and-ferry tickets are also available for travellers coming from elsewhere in Krabi or Ao Nang, bundling the road transfer to the pier with your boat ticket in a single booking — the exact combo price is shown at checkout once you select your pickup point, so you can compare it against booking the ferry alone.

Departure and arrival points

Boats leave from Railay's pier, reached on foot along the beach or by the short longtail shuttle from Ao Nang if you're staying nearby. On arrival, boats dock at the main pier on Koh Yao Yai, within reach of the island's resorts and beaches by taxi or pre-arranged hotel transfer. If you're continuing on to the neighbouring island, check the Railay to Koh Yao Noi ferry route for onward connections.

On board

onboard facilities

When the route operates

This ferry runs all year round. Outside these months, sea conditions or reduced demand can affect availability, so it's worth confirming your travel dates are covered before finalising other plans.

Booking your Railay–Koh Yao Yai ferry

Select your travel date above to see live departure times, remaining seats, and current fares, then complete your booking online in a few minutes. For more on getting around this stretch of coast, the Railay travel guide and Koh Yao Yai travel guide cover onward transport, accommodation, and things to do once you arrive.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?

You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.

If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.

What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?

We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.

If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.

If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.

Why is my account locked?

We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.

You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?

What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?

Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.

Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.

If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.

How do I unlock my account now?

Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.

If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.

My account locked but I never tried to sign in

Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.

Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.

We would still recommend two things:

  • Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
  • Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.

If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.

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