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How to get fromSimilan Islands to Ko Tao (Island)by ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Similan Islands to Ko Tao (Island) by ferry or bus

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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 Call Me Taxi Office to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus Khao Lak Call Me Taxi Office - Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier
    11h 35m
    ฿4,100–4,250

  2. Ferry, bus via Khao Lak

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Mae Haad Koh Taobus bus Khao Lak Nang Thong Center - Mae Haad Koh Tao
    20h
    ฿3,052–3,202

  3. Ferry, bus via Khao Sok Hotel 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 ferry from Khao Sok Hotel Transfer to Mae Haad Koh Taoferry ferry
    11h 50m
    ฿4,520–4,670

  4. 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 Mae Haad Koh Taoferry ferry
    12h 48m
    ฿3,980–4,130

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  • Distance: 316.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Similan Islands, Thailand and Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Similan Islands to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can walk to Ko Similan, take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to Khao Lak Call Me Taxi Office, then take the bus to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Similan Islands to Mae Haad Koh Tao via Ko Similan, Khao Lak, Khao Lak Nang Thong Center, Khao Sok Transfer, and Khao Sok Hotel Transfer in around 11h 50m.

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