What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Similan?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Similan is to bus and Local Bus and ferry which costs ฿4100 - ฿6000 and takes 29h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Similan?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Similan is to fly and taxi and ferry which takes 5h 41m and costs ฿6500 - ฿12000.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Ko Similan?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Ko Similan is 1331 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Ko Similan without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Similan without a car is to taxi and train and Mini Van and ferry which takes 29h 1m and costs ฿6000 - ฿11000.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Similan?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Similan, including transfers.

Chiang Mai to Ko Similan - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Similan by plane, taxi, ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Phuket International Airport, taxi, ferry
best
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)CNX - HKT
2. Take the taxi from Family Mart to Khao Lak
3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
5h 41m
฿6,589–11,401
Bus, Local Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lak
3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
29h 13m
฿4,102–5,612
Taxi, train, Mini Van, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Khun Tan
2. Take the train from Khun Tan to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal52
3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Station85
4. Take the bus from Surat Thani station to Khao Sok
5. Take the taxi from Khao Sok to Khao Lak
6. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
29h 1m
฿6,138–10,341
Fly to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)CNX - KBV
2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to พังงา;Phang-Nga
3. Take the taxi from พังงา;Phang-Nga to Khao Lak
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
7h 46m
฿6,332–11,622
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13
2. Take the bus from Tour Properties to Hua Lamphong station
3. Take the bus from Hua Lamphong station to Khao Lak
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
30h 23m

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

88Weekly Planes

2h 56mAverage Duration

฿1,700Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Similan.

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Distance: 1,330.6 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Ko Similan, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Ko Similan. However, you can 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, then take the ferry to Ko Similan. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Khun Tan, take the train to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, take the 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, then take the ferry to Ko Similan.

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