There are 2 ways to get from Rawai to Similan Islands by taxi, ferry, or bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rawai to Similan Islands is to Local Bus and ferry which costs ฿2900 - ฿3100 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Rawai to Similan Islands is to taxi and ferry which takes 3h 42m and costs ฿5500 - ฿6500.
The distance between Rawai and Similan Islands is 180 km.
The best way to get from Rawai to Similan Islands without a car is to taxi and ferry which takes 3h 42m and costs ฿5500 - ฿6500.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Rawai to Similan Islands, including transfers.
What companies run services between Rawai, Thailand and Similan Islands, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Rawai to Similan Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rawai to Similan Islands via Phuket Bus Terminal 2, Khao Lak, Khao Lak, and Ko Similan in around 4h 23m.
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Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿78
Ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- ฿3,700–4,500
Phuket Taxi Meter
- Phone
- +66 88 111 0171
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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