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How to get fromAo Nang to Similan Islandsby bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ao Nang to Similan Islands by bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from บ้านอ่าวนาง ;Ban Aonang to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus bus 444
    2. Take the taxi from พังงา;Phang-Nga to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    4h 49m
    ฿4,079–4,543

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ao Nang to Khao Lakcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    4h 5m
    ฿2,499–2,721

  3. Bus, taxi, ferry via กระบี่

    1. Take the bus from กระบี่ to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus bus 435
    2. Take the taxi from พังงา;Phang-Nga to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    5h 44m
    ฿4,093–5,032

  4. Minivan, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ao Nang to Phang Ngabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Phang Nga to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    5h 52m
    ฿3,898–4,700

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 218.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Ao Nang, Thailand and Similan Islands, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ao Nang to Similan Islands. However, you can take the bus to พังงา;Phang-Nga, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ao Nang to Similan Islands via Khao Lak and Ko Similan in around 4h 5m.

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