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 ฿3400 - ฿3800 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 340 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 Mini Van and taxi and ferry which takes 8h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands, including transfers.

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

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, Mini Van, taxi, ferry
best
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train station
2. Take the bus from Surat Thani station to Khao Sok
3. Take the taxi from Khao Sok to Khao Lak
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
8h 45m
Car ferry, bus, Minivan, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Town
3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Khao Sok National Park
4. Take the bus from Khao Sok to Khao Lak
5. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
11h 50m
฿3,447–3,717
Fly to Phuket International Airport, taxi, ferry
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)USM - HKT
2. Take the taxi from Family Mart to Khao Lak
3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
5h 34m
฿8,332–13,748
Bus and ferry, Mini Van, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train station
2. Take the bus from Surat Thani station to Khao Sok
3. Take the bus from Khao Sok to Khao Lak
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
10h 17m
Fly to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)USM - 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 33m
฿8,670–14,193

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

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 339.6 km
Duration: 8h 45m

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 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. 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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