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

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

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  1. Local Bus, ferry

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    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 9m
    ฿2,647–2,755

  2. Bus, taxi, ferry

    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 9m
    ฿3,673–4,385

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  • Distance: 172 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Phuket Town to Similan Islands. However, you can 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 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.

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