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

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Similan Islands is to train and bus and ferry which costs ฿3400 - ฿7000 and takes 29h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Similan Islands is to fly and taxi and ferry which takes 7h 16m and costs ฿6500 - ฿12000.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Similan Islands?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Similan Islands is 1338 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Similan Islands without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 29h 2m and costs ฿3400 - ฿7000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Chiang Mai to Similan Islands, including transfers.

Chiang Mai to Similan Islands - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

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

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Fly Chiang Mai International Airport 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
7h 16m
฿6,527–11,675
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphon
3. Take the bus from Chumphon Fame Tour to Khao Lak Town
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
29h 2m
฿3,467–6,533
Bus, Local Bus, ferry
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 42m
฿4,102–5,612
Bus to Lampang, fly to Phuket International Airport, taxi, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Lampang
2. Fly from Lampang (LPT) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)LPT - HKT
3. Take the taxi from Family Mart to Khao Lak
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
10h 3m
฿8,122–11,992
Fly Chiang Mai International Airport 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
9h 20m
฿6,265–12,120
Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani, Bus, taxi, ferry
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT)CNX - URT
2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Krabi Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from กระบี่ to พังงา;Phang-Nga
4. Take the taxi from พังงา;Phang-Nga to Khao Lak
5. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
10h 19m
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 52m

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

107Weekly Planes

3h 3mAverage Duration

฿1,693Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,337.8 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Similan Islands. However, you can take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 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 a train from Chiang Mai to Similan Islands via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Chumphon, Chumphon Fame Tour, Khao Lak Town, Khao Lak, and Ko Similan in around 29h 2m.

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