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How to get fromSimilan Islands to Ko Tao (Island)by ferry, bus, taxi, plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Similan Islands to Ko Tao (Island) by ferry, bus, taxi, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, bus, Minivan

    best
    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 bus from Khao Sok to Chumphonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    13h 9m
    ฿4,060–4,210

  2. Ferry, bus, Minivan via Surat Thani

    cheapest
    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 bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Townbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    15h 9m
    ฿3,290–3,810

  3. Ferry, taxi to Phuket International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to Family Mart, The Slatetaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HKT - USM
    4. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    9h 36m
    ฿7,898–13,798

  4. Ferry, taxi, Minivan, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to Khao Sok National Parktaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Townbus bus
    4. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Chumphontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    13h 56m
    ฿5,845–7,350

  5. Ferry, bus, Minivan via Surat Thani #2

    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 bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Townbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    15h 29m
    ฿3,720–4,680

  6. Ferry, bus, Minivan, Sleeper Boat

    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 bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Townbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Surathani Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    17h 28m
    ฿3,550–4,160

  7. Ferry, taxi, bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to พังงา;Phang-Ngataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to กระบี่bus bus
    4. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KBV - USM
    5. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    11h 41m
    ฿7,697–14,407

  8. Ferry, taxi to Phuket International Airport, fly to Chumphon Airport, Private Transfer

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to Family Mart, The Slatetaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chumphon Airport (CJM)plane plane HKT - CJM
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Chumphon Airport to Chumphon Lomprayah Piershuttle bus
    5. Take the ferry from Chumphon to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    13h 48m
    ฿11,808–14,258

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,239Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Similan Islands to Ko Tao (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 505.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 9m

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, take the bus to Khao Sok, walk to Khao Sok, take the bus to Chumphon, walk to Chumphon Town, then take the bus to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Similan Islands to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier via Ko Similan, Khao Lak, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Town, and Surat Thani Hotel Transfer in around 15h 9m.

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