Rome2Rio

How to get fromRailay Beach to Similan Islandsby ferry, bus, or car

Find Transport to Similan Islands

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Floating Pier East Railay to Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier to Khao Lak Bus Stationferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    7h 40m
    ฿4,202–4,549

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Railay Beach to Khao Lakcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    4h 10m
    ฿2,613–2,885

  3. Longtail Boat, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus bus Ao Nang Hotel Transfer - Similan Island
    14h 40m
    ฿6,819

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Railay Beach to Similan Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Railay Beach, 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.

Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF - to help you get the most out of your next trip.