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

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There are 12 ways to get from Pattaya to Similan Islands by bus, plane, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane BKK - 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
    9h 20m
    ฿4,045–6,803

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pattaya to Hua Lamphongtrain train 888
    2. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    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
    20h 10m
    ฿3,100–3,850

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    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 41m
    ฿3,199–4,070

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Sawasdee to Phuket Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Town Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandsbus bus Phuket Town Hotel Transfer - Similan Islands
    28h 10m
    ฿4,279–5,209

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    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
    41h 40m
    ฿6,752

  6. Bus to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Bus Terminal to Utapao Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane UTP - 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
    8h 22m
    ฿5,692–9,858

  7. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DMK - 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
    9h 42m
    ฿4,215–6,303

  8. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane BKK - 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
    10h 43m
    ฿5,170–8,293

  9. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane DMK - 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 5m
    ฿5,140–8,293

  10. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Surat Thani, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane BKK - URT
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Surat Thani Phanom Khao Sok Minivan Officebus 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
    11h 41m
    ฿4,595–7,073

  11. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Surat Thani, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane DMK - URT
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Surat Thani Phanom Khao Sok Minivan Officebus 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
    11h 53m
    ฿4,715–6,573

  12. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Asia Holiday Travel to Khao Lak Opposite Mcdonaldsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus bus
    28h 58m
    ฿4,300–4,314

Pattaya to Similan Islands by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 958 km
  • Duration: 9h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Pattaya Sawasdee to Similan Islands via Phuket Bus Station, Phuket Town Hotel Transfer, and Similan Islands in around 28h 10m.

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