There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands by ferry, bus, plane, or taxi
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Khao Sok Hotel Transferferry
- Take the bus from Khao Sok Transfer to Khao Lak Nang Thong Centerbus
- Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
8h 50m฿3,950–4,100Ferry, bus via Don Sak
- Take the ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm to Donsak Pierferry
- Take the bus from Donsak Pier to Khao Sok Transferbus
- Take the bus from Khao Sok Transfer to Khao Lak Nang Thong Centerbus
- Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
8h 55m฿4,078–4,499Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
- Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus
- Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
8h฿6,058–10,238Ferry, bus #2
- Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Khao Sok van stationferry
- Take the bus from Khao Sok to Khao Lakbus
- Take the bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus
18h 10m฿6,620Bus
- Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Khao Lak Call Me Taxi Officebus Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Khao Lak Call Me Taxi Office
- Take the bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus Khao Lak Hotel Transfer - Similan Island
18h 40m฿4,280Bus via Ao Nang
- Take the bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Ao Nangbus Na Thon Koh Samui - Ao Nang
- Take the bus from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Similan Islandbus Ao Nang Hotel Transfer - Similan Island
19h 3m฿7,674Fly to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane USM - KBV
- Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Takua Thungbus
- Take the taxi from Takua Thung to Khao Laktaxi
- Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
9h 13m฿7,055–13,630
Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands is to ferry and bus which costs ฿3900 - ฿4100 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 8h and costs ฿6000 - ฿11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Similan Islands. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui and arriving at Similan Island via Khao Lak Hotel Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.
The distance between Ko Samui and Similan Islands is 315 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 50m and costs ฿3900 - ฿4100.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Ko Samui to Similan Islands, including transfers.
Ko Samui to Similan Islands bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui station.
Ko Samui to Similan Islands bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Khao Lak Call Me Taxi Office station.
What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Similan Islands, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Similan Islands via Khao Lak Call Me Taxi Office, Khao Lak Hotel Transfer, and Similan Island in around 18h 40m.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–5,000
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–8,500
Bus from Khao Sok Transfer to Khao Lak Nang Thong Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿600
- Website
- Phuket Bus and Van Travel
Bus from Khao Sok Transfer to Khao Lak Nang Thong Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿600
- Website
- Phuket Bus and Van Travel
- Phone
- +66 62-457-8555
- info@andamanthaitravel.com
- Website
- Andaman Shuttle
Bus from Donsak Pier to Khao Sok Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿620
- Website
- Andaman Shuttle
- Phone
- +66 2 367 1167
- booking@rungkittour.co.th
- Website
- Rungkit Tour
Bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿378
- Website
- Rungkit Tour
Bus from Khao Sok to Khao Lak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿160
- info@andakrabiseatour.com
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Similan Island
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿2,880
- Book at
- Anda Krabi Sea Tour
Bus from Khao Lak Hotel Transfer to Similan Island
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿2,880
- Book at
- Anda Krabi Sea Tour
Bus from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Similan Island
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿6,719
- Book at
- Anda Krabi Sea Tour
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- info@boonsiriferry.com
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Khao Lak Call Me Taxi Office
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
- Phone
- +66 2 247 1047
- booking@norphuangphettransport.co.th
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Ao Nang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿955
- Book at
- Nor Phuangphet Transport
- Phone
- 1490
- borkorsor@transport.co.th
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Takua Thung
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿100–700
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +66 2 252 1052
- booking@pltravel.co.th
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Khao Sok Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿850
- Book at
- PL Travel
Ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
Ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
Ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
Ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
- Phone
- +66 86 2730389
- customercare@songserm.com
- Website
- Songserm
Ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm to Donsak Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿350–650
- Website
- Songserm
- booking@naratravel.co.th
- Website
- m.facebook.com
Ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Khao Sok van station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–1,400
- Book at
- Nara Travel | นรา ทราเวล
- Phone
- +66 2 234 1034
- booking@aandttravel.co.th
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Khao Sok van station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿751
- Book at
- A and T Travel
- Phone
- +66 89 873 0008
- customercare@lomprayah.com
- Website
- Lomprayah
Ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Khao Sok van station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650–3,600
- Schedules at
- Lomprayah
- Phone
- +66 (0)77 272230
- info@phantiptravel.com
- Website
- Phantip Travel
Ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Khao Sok van station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿740
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Phantip Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–2,100
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