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How to get fromSimilan Islands to Railay Beach (Island)by ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Similan Islands to Railay Beach (Island) 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 พังงา;Phang-Ngataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to บ้านอ่าวน้ำเมา;Ban Ao Nam Maobus bus 444
    5h 13m
    ฿4,070–4,540

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Drive from Khao Lak to Railay Beach (Island)car car
    4h 8m
    ฿2,500–2,750

  3. Ferry, taxi, bus via กระบี่

    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 435
    5h 29m
    ฿4,090–5,090

  4. Ferry, Local Bus, Minivan, Longtail Boat

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    9h 10m
    ฿2,827–2,907

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  • Distance: 210.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Similan Islands, Thailand and Railay Beach (Island), Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Similan Islands to Railay Beach (Island). However, you can walk to Ko Similan, take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to พังงา;Phang-Nga, then take the bus to บ้านอ่าวน้ำเมา;Ban Ao Nam Mao. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Similan Islands to Railay Beach (Island) via Ko Similan and Khao Lak in around 4h 8m.

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