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 bus and Local Bus and ferry which costs ฿4100 - ฿6000 and takes 29h 42m.

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 6h 10m and costs ฿6500 - ฿12000.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Similan Islands?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Similan Islands is 1333 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 taxi and train and Mini Van and ferry which takes 29h 30m and costs ฿6000 - ฿11000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Chiang Mai to Similan Islands, including transfers.

Chiang Mai to Similan Islands - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Similan Islands 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 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
6h 10m
฿6,609–11,443
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 42m
฿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 30m
฿6,138–10,341
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
8h 14m
฿6,304–11,523
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
฿8,322–12,492
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

96Weekly Planes

3h 1mAverage Duration

฿1,732Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 1,332.5 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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 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 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, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands.

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