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How to get fromSimilan Islands to Ao Nangby ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Similan Islands to Ao Nang by ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to Takua Thungtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Takua Thung to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 53m
    ฿3,895–4,940

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Drive from Khao Lak to Ao Nangcar car
    4h 5m
    ฿2,550–2,850

  3. Ferry, bus via Krabi Bus Terminal

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak McDonalds to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus Khao Lak McDonalds - Krabi Bus Terminal
    6h 41m
    ฿2,690–2,930

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Ao Nang Hotel Transferbus bus Khao Lak Hotel Transfer - Ao Nang Hotel Transfer
    8h 10m
    ฿3,325–3,475

  5. Ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Transfer to Ao Nang Transferbus bus Khao Lak Transfer - Ao Nang Transfer
    8h 13m
    ฿3,055–3,205

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  • Distance: 234.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Similan Islands, Thailand and Ao Nang, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Similan Islands to Ao Nang. However, you can walk to Ko Similan, take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to Takua Thung, take the bus to Krabi Bus Terminal, then take the line 8399 bus to Ban Aonang. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Similan Islands to Ao Nang via Ko Similan and Khao Lak in around 4h 5m.

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