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How to get fromSimilan Islands to Ko Samuiby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Similan Islands to Ko Samui by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Khao Sok Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khao Sok van station to Lomprayah Nathon Pierbus bus
    8h 25m
    ฿3,495–4,200

  2. Ferry, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Na Thon Koh Samuibus bus Khao Lak Nang Thong Center - Na Thon Koh Samui
    11h 20m
    ฿3,159–3,309

  3. Ferry, bus via Khao Sok

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Khao Sokbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Sok Bus Station to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    10h 48m
    ฿3,410–3,810

  4. Ferry, bus, fly

    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 Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HKT - USM
    8h 55m
    ฿6,050–12,310

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,088Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Similan Islands, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Similan Islands to Ko Samui. 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 Khao Sok Bus Station, then take the bus to Lomprayah Nathon Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Similan Islands to Na Thon Koh Samui via Ko Similan, Khao Lak, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, and Khao Sok Bus Station in around 10h 48m.

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