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 - ฿10000.

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)plane PEN - HKT
2. Take the taxi from Family Mart to Khao Laktaxi
3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
5h 15m
฿6,296–9,625
Bus, Local Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
17h 24m
฿3,272–3,582
Car ferry, train, Minivan, bus, taxi, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus
5. Take the bus from กระบี่ to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus 435
6. Take the taxi from พังงา;Phang-Nga to Khao Laktaxi
7. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
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 Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
4. Take the bus from Surat Thani station to Khao Sokbus
5. Take the taxi from Khao Sok to Khao Laktaxi
6. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
16h 5m
฿5,115–6,865
Mini Van, bus, Local Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus
4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
17h 2m
฿3,383–3,693

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

13Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

฿1,735Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penang to Similan Islands.

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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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