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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai 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 Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - 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 26m
    ฿5,392–8,698

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    4. Take the bus from 465 Bus Stop Suratthani to Tab Lamu Bus Shelterbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    32h 2m
    ฿3,595–5,310

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit to Khao Lak Opposite Mcdonaldsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus bus
    35h 25m
    ฿4,675–5,949

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

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - 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
    10h 33m
    ฿6,817–10,588

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - 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
    10h 56m
    ฿6,392–8,468

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Town Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandsbus bus Phuket Town Hotel Transfer - Similan Islands
    37h 10m
    ฿6,249–7,990

Chiang Rai to Similan Islands by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,493.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Similan Islands via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), Mochit, Khao Lak Hotel Transfer, and Similan Island in around 35h 25m.

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