What is the cheapest way to get from Penang to Similan Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Penang to Similan Islands is to bus and Local Bus and ferry which costs ฿3200 - ฿3600 and takes 17h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penang to Similan Islands?

The fastest way to get from Penang to Similan Islands is to fly and taxi and ferry which takes 5h 15m and costs ฿6000 - ฿9500.

How far is it from Penang to Similan Islands?

The distance between Penang and Similan Islands is 525 km.

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

The best way to get from Penang to Similan Islands without a car is to car ferry and train and Minivan and bus and taxi and ferry which takes 15h 14m and costs ฿4400 - ฿7500.

How long does it take to get from Penang to Similan Islands?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Penang to Similan Islands, including transfers.

Penang to Similan Islands - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Similan Islands by plane, taxi, ferry, car 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, taxi, ferry
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)PEN - HKT
2. Take the taxi from Family Mart to Khao Lak
3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
5h 15m
฿6,324–9,072
Bus, Local Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yai
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lak
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
17h 24m
฿3,258–3,588
Car ferry, train, Minivan, bus, taxi, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
4. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่
5. Take the bus from กระบี่ to พังงา;Phang-Nga435
6. Take the taxi from พังงา;Phang-Nga to Khao Lak
7. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
15h 14m
฿4,450–7,445
Car ferry, train, Mini Van, taxi, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Station
5. Take the bus from Surat Thani station to Khao Sok
6. Take the taxi from Khao Sok to Khao Lak
7. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
17h 40m
฿5,150–7,815
Mini Van, bus, Local Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lak
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
17h 2m
฿3,363–3,693

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

11Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

฿1,782Cheapest Price

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Distance: 525.4 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Similan Islands, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Penang 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 car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, take the bus to Hat Yai Bus Terminal, take the bus 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.

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