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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Similan Islands by plane, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CNX - 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
    ฿5,226–9,925

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    3. Take the bus from 465 Bus Stop Suratthani to Khao Sok Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from SP Feel Good Offce to Khao Lak Nang Thong Centerbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    33h 13m
    ฿3,758–5,253

  3. Bus, Local Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    29h 42m
    ฿5,829–7,100

  4. Fly to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CNX - 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 23m
    ฿6,607–12,309

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CNX - 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 11m
    ฿5,729–9,795

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Koh Tao Pierbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Koh Tao Pier to Khao Lak Opposite Mcdonaldsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus bus
    46h 20m
    ฿6,770

  7. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Mae Haad Pier Koh Taotrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Mae Haad Koh Tao to Khao Lak Opposite Mcdonaldsferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus bus
    2d 10h
    ฿7,986–8,550

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,695Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,343.7 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Similan Islands, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Similan Islands via Koh Tao Pier, Khao Lak Hotel Transfer, and Similan Island in around 46h 20m.

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