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How to get fromSimilan Islands to Ko Samuiby ferry, taxi, bus, busferry, plane, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Similan Islands to Ko Samui by ferry, taxi, bus, busferry, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, taxi, bus, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to พังงา;Phang-Ngataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to กระบี่bus bus 435
    4. Take the busferry from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    9h 30m
    ฿5,374–6,359

  2. Ferry, bus, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Khao Sokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Townbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    12h 24m
    ฿3,210–3,850

  3. Ferry, taxi, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Khao Lak to Family Marttaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HKT - USM
    6h 1m
    ฿8,407–13,155

  4. Ferry, bus, Minivan, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Khao Sokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khaosok Van Station to Donsak Rajabus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    12h 39m
    ฿3,266–3,526

  5. Ferry, Local Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    13h 2m
    ฿3,227–3,907

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,090Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Similan Islands, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Similan Islands to Ko Samui. However, you can walk to Ko Similan, take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to พังงา;Phang-Nga, take the bus to กระบี่, take the taxi to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal, then take the vehicle to Koh Samui Nathon Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Similan Islands to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Ko Similan, Khao Lak, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Town, and Surat Thani Hotel Transfer in around 12h 24m.

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