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How to get fromBangkok to Similan Islandsby plane, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Similan Islands by plane, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DMK - 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
    7h 34m
    ฿4,011–5,880

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    2. Take the bus from 465 Bus Stop Suratthani to Tab Lamu Bus Shelterbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    17h 16m
    ฿2,923–4,542

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Asia Holiday Travel to Khao Lak Opposite Mcdonaldsbus bus Asia Holiday Travel - Khao Lak Opposite Mcdonalds
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus bus Khao Lak Hotel Transfer - Similan Island
    24h 25m
    ฿4,090

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

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane BKK - 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
    7h 58m
    ฿3,910–6,590

  5. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane DMK - 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
    8h 57m
    ฿4,917–7,875

  6. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane BKK - 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
    9h 21m
    ฿5,035–8,080

  7. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane DMK - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Surat Thani Phanom Khao Sok Minivan Officebus bus
    3. Take the bus from SP Feel Good Offce to Khao Lak Nang Thong Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    9h 45m
    ฿4,503–6,117

  8. Bus via Sapthaweephol Khao San Office

    1. Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Khao San Office to McDonalds Khao Lakbus bus Sapthaweephol Khao San Office - McDonalds Khao Lak
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus bus Khao Lak Hotel Transfer - Similan Island
    25h 55m
    ฿3,943–4,143

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar203Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 862.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Asia Holiday Travel to Similan Islands via Khao Lak Hotel Transfer and Similan Island in around 24h 25m.

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