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How to get fromSurat Thani to Similan Islandsby bus, taxi, or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Khao Sok National Parkbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Khao Sok National Park to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    6h 47m
    ฿4,860–5,460

  2. Minivan, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Khao Sok National Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khao Sok to Khao Lakbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    7h 49m
    ฿2,988–3,230

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  • Distance: 265.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Surat Thani to Similan Islands. However, you can take the bus to Surat Thani Train Station, take the bus to Khao Sok National Park, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat Thani Town to Similan Islands via Khao Sok National Park, Khao Sok, Khao Lak, Khao Lak, and Ko Similan in around 7h 49m.

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