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How to get fromSimilan Islands to Surat Thaniby ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Similan Islands to Surat Thani by ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry, taxi, Minivan

    best
    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
    6h 40m
    ฿4,880–5,540

  2. Ferry, bus, Minivan

    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
    8h 17m
    ฿2,940–3,250

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 261.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Similan Islands, Thailand and Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Similan Islands to Surat Thani. However, you can walk to Ko Similan, take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to Khao Sok National Park, then take the bus to Surat Thani Town. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Similan Islands to Surat Thani Town via Ko Similan, Khao Lak, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, and Khao Sok National Park in around 8h 17m.

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