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How to get fromBangkok to Similan Islandsby plane, taxi, ferry, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Similan Islands by plane, taxi, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DMK - HKT
    2. Take the taxi from Family Mart to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    6h 44m
    ฿5,435–8,478

  2. Train, Mini Van, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani station to Khao Sokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khao Sok to Khao Lakbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    19h 57m
    ฿3,163–4,730

  3. Train, Mini Van, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani station to Khao Sokbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Khao Sok to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    16h 32m
    ฿5,089–7,874

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hua Lamphong station to Khao Lakbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    19h 12m
    ฿3,600–3,973

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train 85
    2. Take the bus from Chumphon Fame Tour to Khao Lak Townbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    19h 50m
    ฿3,253–4,883

  6. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane BKK - HKT
    2. Take the taxi from Family Mart to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    7h 5m
    ฿5,437–8,995

  7. Bus, ferry via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phang Ngabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    21h 54m
    ฿3,341–8,712

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar221Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket฿891Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Similan Islands, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Similan Islands. However, you can take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Mai Khao, Phuket International Airport, take the bus to Family Mart, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take the line 85 train to Bang Bamru, take the train to Surat Thani Train Station, walk to Surat Thani station, take the bus to Khao Sok, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands.

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