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How to get fromSimilan Islands to Bangkokby ferry, bus, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Similan Islands to Bangkok by ferry, bus, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Phuket Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane HKT - DMK
    7h 21m
    ฿3,970–5,980

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Surat Thani Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32
    18h 9m
    ฿3,109–3,939

  3. Ferry, bus via Borommaratchachonnani 58

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from 7 Eleven Khao Lak to Southern Bus Terminalbus bus 7 Eleven Khao Lak - Southern Bus Terminal
    16h 26m
    ฿3,750–4,000

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Khao Sok Transfer

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Khao Sok Transferbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khao Sok Hotel Transfer to Surat Thani Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32
    17h 59m
    ฿3,823–4,653

  5. Ferry, bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Phuket Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane HKT - BKK
    7h 52m
    ฿3,930–6,640

  6. Ferry, bus, bus to Surat Thani, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Khao Sok Transferbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khao Sok Hotel Transfer to Surat Thani Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane URT - DMK
    9h 36m
    ฿4,655–6,405

  7. Ferry, taxi, bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    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
    4. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane KBV - DMK
    9h 20m
    ฿4,914–7,968

  8. Ferry, taxi, bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    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
    4. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane KBV - BKK
    9h 51m
    ฿5,074–8,128

  9. Ferry, bus to Ranong Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lak to Ranong Bus Station Rungkit Tour Ranongbus bus
    3. Fly from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane UNN - DMK
    11h 1m
    ฿4,420–5,970

  10. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Khao San Roadbus bus Khao Lak Nang Thong Center - Khao San Road
    19h
    ฿4,266–4,416

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar203Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 861.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Similan Islands, Thailand and Bangkok, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Similan Islands to Bangkok. However, you can walk to Ko Similan, take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to Khao Lak Nang Thong Center, take the bus to Phuket Airport, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to Don Muang, then take the train to Bang Sue Grand Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Similan Islands to The Government Lottery Office via Ko Similan, Khao Lak, 7 Eleven Khao Lak, Southern Bus Terminal, and Borommaratchachonnani 58 in around 16h 26m.

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