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How to get fromShanghai to Similan Islandsby plane, bus, ferry, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Shanghai to Similan Islands by plane, bus, ferry, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PVG - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    13h 18m
    ฿6,924–15,305

  2. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SHA - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    14h 46m
    ฿9,371–15,051

  3. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane PVG - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Takua Thungbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Takua Thung to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    16h 31m
    ฿8,949–17,195

  4. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane HGH - HKT
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    15h 17m
    ฿8,243–18,753

  5. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Surat Thani, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane PVG - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Surat Thani Phanom Khao Sok Minivan Officebus bus
    3. Take the bus from SP Feel Good Offce to Khao Lak Nang Thong Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    17h 24m
    ฿8,624–15,875

  6. Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain train
    2. Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane NGB - HKT
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    16h 4m
    ฿8,044–18,279

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,527Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,729.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Similan Islands, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Shanghai to Similan Islands. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Longyang Road, walk to Longyang Road, take the train to Pudong International Airport, walk to Shanghai-Pudong-Airport-PVG airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport, take the bus to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lak, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take the line 10 subway to Hongqiao Airport T1, walk to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport, take the bus to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lak, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands.

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