There are 2 ways to get from Ban Karon to Similan Islands by taxi, ferry, or bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ban Karon to Similan Islands is to Local Bus and ferry which costs ฿2900 - ฿3200 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ban Karon to Similan Islands is to taxi and ferry which takes 3h 39m and costs ฿5500 - ฿6500.
The distance between Ban Karon and Similan Islands is 176 km.
The best way to get from Ban Karon to Similan Islands without a car is to taxi and ferry which takes 3h 39m and costs ฿5500 - ฿6500.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Ban Karon to Similan Islands, including transfers.
What companies run services between Ban Karon, Thailand and Similan Islands, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Ban Karon to Similan Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ban Karon to Similan Islands via Phuket Bus Terminal 2, Khao Lak, Khao Lak, and Ko Similan in around 4h 24m.
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Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿78
Ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- ฿3,600–4,400
Phuket Taxi Meter
- Phone
- +66 88 111 0171
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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