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

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There are 4 ways to get from Railay Beach to Similan Islands by bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, Local Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Railay Beach to Phuketbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    5h 43m

  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
    ฿2,499–2,721

  3. Longtail Boat, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from บ้านอ่าวนาง ;Ban Aonang to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus bus 444
    3. Take the taxi from พังงา;Phang-Nga to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    6h 10m
    ฿4,170–4,650

  4. Longtail Boat, Minivan, Local Bus, ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Railay East to Krabi Town Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Station to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    9h 9m
    ฿2,864–3,001

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 347.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Railay Beach to Similan Islands. However, you can take the bus to Phuket, 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 take a vehicle from Railay Beach to Similan Islands via Khao Lak and Ko Similan in around 4h 10m.

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