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How to get fromKoh Lanta to Similan Islandsby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Koh Lanta to Similan Islands by ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Speedboat, Local Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phuket Rassada Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    6h 43m
    ฿3,699–4,606

  2. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladan to กระบี่bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Station to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    11h 56m
    ฿2,809–2,914

  3. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladan to กระบี่bus bus
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus bus 435
    3. Take the taxi from พังงา;Phang-Nga to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    8h 14m
    ฿4,104–5,039

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 253.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Koh Lanta, Thailand and Similan Islands, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Koh Lanta to Similan Islands. However, you can take the ferry to Phuket Rassada Pier, take the taxi to Phuket Bus Terminal 2, take the bus to Khao Lak, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take the bus to กระบี่, take the bus to พังงา;Phang-Nga, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands.

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