There are 3 ways to get from Karon to Ko Similan by bus, ferry, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Robinson Thalang Bus stop to Tab Lamu Bus Shelterbus Robinson Thalang Bus stop - Tab Lamu Bus Shelter / ...
- Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
6h 45m฿2,660–2,760Taxi, ferry
- Take the taxi from Karon to Khao Laktaxi
- Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
3h 11m฿5,662–6,328Bus
- Take the bus from Kamala Phuket Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandsbus Kamala Phuket Hotel Transfer - Similan Islands
11h 47m฿3,203–3,290
Karon to Ko Similan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karon to Ko Similan is to bus and ferry which costs ฿2650 - ฿2800 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Karon to Ko Similan is to taxi and ferry which takes 3h 11m and costs ฿5500 - ฿6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karon to Ko Similan. However, there are services departing from Karon Circle and arriving at Similan Islands via Kamala Phuket Hotel Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
The distance between Karon and Ko Similan is 192 km.
The best way to get from Karon to Ko Similan without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 45m and costs ฿2650 - ฿2800.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Karon to Ko Similan, including transfers.
Karon to Ko Similan bus services, operated by Anda Krabi Sea Tour, depart from Kamala Phuket Hotel Transfer station.
Karon to Ko Similan bus services, operated by Anda Krabi Sea Tour, arrive at Similan Islands station.
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What companies run services between Karon, Thailand and Ko Similan, Thailand?
Anda Krabi Sea Tour operates a bus from Kamala Phuket Hotel Transfer to Similan Islands once daily. Tickets cost ฿3,120 and the journey takes 10h.
- Phone
- +66 2 367 1167
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rungkit Tour
Bus from Robinson Thalang Bus stop to Tab Lamu Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿280
- Website
- Rungkit Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 205 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Phuket Bus and Van Travel
Bus from Robinson Thalang Bus stop to Tab Lamu Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿250–280
- Website
- Phuket Bus and Van Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 233 1033
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Kamala Phuket Hotel Transfer to Similan Islands
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿3,120
- Book at
- Anda Krabi Sea Tour
Ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
Ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- ฿3,600–4,400
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Phuket Taxi Meter
- Phone
- +66 65 532 8995
- Website
- phuket-taxi-meter.com
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