What is the cheapest way to get from Similan Islands to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Similan Islands to Chiang Mai is to ferry and bus which costs ฿3800 - ฿15000 and takes 33h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Similan Islands to Chiang Mai?

The fastest way to get from Similan Islands to Chiang Mai is to ferry and taxi and fly which takes 7h 14m and costs ฿6500 - ฿12000.

How far is it from Similan Islands to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Similan Islands and Chiang Mai is 1334 km.

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

The best way to get from Similan Islands to Chiang Mai without a car is to ferry and taxi and Mini Van and train which takes 29h 2m and costs ฿5000 - ฿9000.

How long does it take to get from Similan Islands to Chiang Mai?

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Similan Islands to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 3198+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.

Similan Islands to Chiang Mai - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Similan Islands to Chiang Mai by ferry, taxi, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, taxi to Phuket International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to Family Mart
3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)HKT - CNX
7h 14m
฿6,527–11,075
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
2. Take the bus from Phang Nga to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
33h 19m
฿3,800–14,350
Ferry, taxi, Mini Van, train
1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to Khao Sok
3. Take the bus from Khao Sok to Surat Thani station
4. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
5. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Mai
29h 2m
฿5,360–8,780
Ferry, Local Bus, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
2. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Mai
30h 7m
฿4,027–5,607
Ferry, taxi to Phuket International Airport, fly to Lampang, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to Family Mart
3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Lampang (LPT)HKT - LPT
4. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Mai
10h 35m
฿8,227–11,905
Ferry, taxi, bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to พังงา;Phang-Nga
3. Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to บ้านอ่าวนาง;Ban Ao Nang
4. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)KBV - CNX
10h 18m
Ferry, taxi to Phuket International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to Family Mart
3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)HKT - CEI
4. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
11h 24m
฿6,857–10,835

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

97Weekly Planes

3h 11mAverage Duration

฿1,676Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,334 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Similan Islands, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Similan Islands to Chiang Mai. However, you can walk to Ko Similan, take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to Family Mart, take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, then take the bus to วัฒโนทัยพายัพ Wattanothaipayap. Alternatively, you can walk to Ko Similan, take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to Khao Sok, take the bus to Surat Thani station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, take the train to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, then take the train to Chiang Mai.

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