What is the cheapest way to get from Penang to Similan Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Penang to Similan Islands is to car ferry and tram and train and bus and ferry which costs ฿3400 - ฿3800 and takes 16h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penang to Similan Islands?

The fastest way to get from Penang to Similan Islands is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 6h 5m and costs ฿4800 - ฿8000.

Is there a direct bus between Penang and Similan Islands?

No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Similan Islands. However, there are services departing from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank and arriving at Similan Islands via Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe and Phuket Town Hotel Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 30m.

How far is it from Penang to Similan Islands?

The distance between Penang and Similan Islands is 537 km.

How do I travel from Penang to Similan Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Penang to Similan Islands without a car is to car ferry and tram and train and bus and ferry which takes 16h 49m and costs ฿3400 - ฿3800.

How long does it take to get from Penang to Similan Islands?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Penang to Similan Islands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penang to Similan Islands bus from?

Penang to Similan Islands bus services, operated by KST Travels, depart from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank station.

Where does the Penang to Similan Islands bus arrive?

Penang to Similan Islands bus services, operated by KST Travels, arrive at Koh Lipe station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Penang to Similan Islands?

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Penang to Similan Islands - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Similan Islands by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, tram, train, 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.

Fly, bus, ferry
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane PEN - HKT
2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus
3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
6h 5m
฿4,798–7,727
Car ferry, tram, train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
4. Take the bus from 465 Bus Stop Suratthani to Tab Lamu Bus Shelterbus
5. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
16h 49m
฿3,443–3,718
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from George Town Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus
2. Take the taxi from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transfertaxi
3. Take the bus from Patong Kata Karon Transfer to Similan Islandsbus
22h 45m
฿9,342–16,342
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1bus
2. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Resort Koh Lipe Pier 1 to Phuket Bus Station 1ferry
3. Take the bus from Phuket Town Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandsbus
30h
฿6,895–8,695
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Koh Lipebus
2. Take the bus from Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus
3. Take the bus from Phuket Town Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandsbus
32h 30m
฿6,200

Penang to Similan Islands by bus, ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

30hAverage Duration

฿6,895Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Penang to Similan Islands.

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Distance: 536.5 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Similan Islands via Koh Lipe, Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe, Phuket Bus Terminal 1, Phuket Town Hotel Transfer, and Similan Islands in around 32h 30m.

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