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How to get fromAustralia to Similan Islandsby plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Australia to Similan Islands by plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly Perth Airport to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PER - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    13h 43m
    ฿7,916–14,114

  2. Fly Perth Airport to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane PER - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Takua Thungbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Takua Thung to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    17h 1m
    ฿9,941–18,004

  3. Fly Adelaide Airport to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane ADL - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    17h 27m
    ฿13,958–24,138

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane MEL - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    16h 19m
    ฿10,014–20,694

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SYD - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    16h 28m
    ฿10,358–19,597

Perth Airport (PER) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,513Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,002.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 43m

What companies run services between Australia and Similan Islands, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Similan Islands. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport, take the bus to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lak, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, take the bus to Krabi Bus Terminal, take the bus to Takua Thung, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands.

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