What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands is to car ferry and bus and Minivan and ferry which costs ฿3300 - ฿3900 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands is to fly and taxi and ferry which takes 5h 34m and costs ฿8000 - ฿14000.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Similan Islands?

The distance between Ko Samui and Similan Islands is 494 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samui to Similan Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and taxi and ferry which takes 9h 8m and costs ฿5500 - ฿6500.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands?

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands, including transfers.

Ko Samui to Similan Islands - 5 ways to travel via bus and ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands by busferry, bus, taxi, ferry, plane, or car ferry

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

Bus and ferry, bus, taxi, ferry
best
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Bus Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus 435
3. Take the taxi from พังงา;Phang-Nga to Khao Laktaxi
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
9h 8m
฿5,595–6,500
Car ferry, bus, Minivan, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Townbus
3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Khao Sok National Parkbus
4. Take the bus from Khao Sok to Khao Lakbus
5. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
11h 50m
฿3,364–3,826
Fly to Phuket International Airport, taxi, ferry
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
2. Take the taxi from Family Mart to Khao Laktaxi
3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
5h 34m
฿8,443–13,261
Bus and ferry, Minivan, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Citybusferry
2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Khao Sok National Parkbus
3. Take the bus from Khao Sok to Khao Lakbus
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
11h 19m
Fly to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane USM - KBV
2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus
3. Take the taxi from พังงา;Phang-Nga to Khao Laktaxi
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
7h 10m
฿8,451–14,626

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

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1hAverage Duration

฿3,090Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands.

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Distance: 493.7 km
Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Similan Islands, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Similan Islands. However, you can take the vehicle to Krabi Bus Terminal, walk to กระบี่, take the bus to พังงา;Phang-Nga, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM 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.

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