What is the cheapest way to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands is to drive and ferry which costs ฿2500 - ฿2800 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands?

The fastest way to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 10m and costs ฿2500 - ฿2800.

Is there a direct bus between Railay Beach (Island) and Similan Islands?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer and arriving at Similan Island. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct ferry between Railay Beach (Island) and Similan Islands?

No, there is no direct ferry from Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands. However, there are services departing from Floating Pier East Railay and arriving at Ko Similan via Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier and Khao Lak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands?

The distance between Railay Beach (Island) and Similan Islands is 246 km.

How do I travel from Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands without a car is to ferry which takes 7h 40m and costs ฿4200 - ฿4600.

How long does it take to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands bus from?

Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands bus services, operated by Anda Krabi Sea Tour, depart from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer station.

Where does the Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands bus arrive?

Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands bus services, operated by Anda Krabi Sea Tour, arrive at Similan Island station.

Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands - 3 ways to travel via ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Similan Islands by ferry, bus, or car

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Floating Pier East Railay to Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pierferry
2. Take the ferry from Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier to Khao Lak Bus Stationferry
3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
7h 40m
฿4,202–4,549
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Railay Beach (Island) to Khao Lakcar
2. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
4h 10m
฿2,512–2,739
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus Ao Nang Hotel Transfer - Similan Island
13h 25m
฿6,719

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Distance: 246.3 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Railay Beach (Island), Thailand and Similan Islands, Thailand?

You can take a ferry from Floating Pier East Railay to Similan Islands via Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pier, Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier, Khao Lak Bus Station, Khao Lak, and Ko Similan in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, Anda Krabi Sea Tour operates a bus from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Similan Island once daily. Tickets cost ฿6,719 and the journey takes 13h.

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