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How to get fromPhuket Old Town to Similan Islandsby bus, taxi, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Phuket Old Town to Similan Islands by bus, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to โคกกลอย;Khokkloybus bus
    2. Take the taxi from โคกกลอย;Khokkloy to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    4h 7m
    ฿3,673–4,385

  2. Local Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    4h 7m
    ฿2,633–2,738

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  • Distance: 167.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Phuket Old Town, Thailand and Similan Islands, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Phuket Old Town to Similan Islands. However, you can walk to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1, take the bus to โคกกลอย;Khokkloy, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Phuket Old Town to Similan Islands via Phuket Bus Terminal 2, Khao Lak, Khao Lak, and Ko Similan in around 4h 7m.

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