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

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There are 10 ways to get from Malaysia to Similan Islands by plane, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PEN - 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
    9h 2m
    ฿4,776–7,761

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Tha Kham

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    3. Take the bus from 465 Bus Stop Suratthani to Tab Lamu Bus Shelterbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    19h 16m
    ฿3,502–3,977

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transfertaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Patong Kata Karon Transfer to Similan Islandsbus bus
    28h 53m
    ฿9,549–17,057

  4. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SZB - 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
    11h 41m
    ฿6,658–17,038

  5. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SIN - HKT
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    10h 11m
    ฿5,119–10,145

  6. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KUL - HKT
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    10h 13m
    ฿4,607–8,056

  7. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SIN - KBV
    3. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Takua Thungbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Takua Thung to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    11h 34m
    ฿6,844–13,535

  8. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane KUL - KBV
    3. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Takua Thungbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Takua Thung to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    11h 35m
    ฿5,632–11,046

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibongbus bus Kl
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus bus
    32h 3m
    ฿8,626–8,976

  10. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Resort Koh Lipe Pier 1 to Phuket Bus Station 1ferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Phuket Town Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandsbus bus
    35h 59m
    ฿6,974–9,096

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

You can take a subway from Plaza Rakyat to Similan Islands via Bandar Tasik Selatan, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Sungai Nibong, Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, Krabi Bus Terminal, Ban Aonang, Ao Nang Hotel Transfer, and Similan Island in around 32h 3m.

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