There are 2 ways to get from Similan Islands to Ranong by ferry, taxi, or bus
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Ferry, taxi, Local Bus
best- Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
- Take the taxi from Khao Lak to Takua Pa Phang Nga
- Take the bus from Takua Pa Phang Nga to Ranong Bus Station
6h 41m฿3,660–5,200Ferry, taxi, bus
- Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
- Take the taxi from Khao Lak to พังงา;Phang-Nga
- Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร จังหวัดระนอง;Ranong Bus Terminal435
7h 35m฿4,120–6,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Similan Islands to Ranong is to ferry and taxi and Local Bus which costs ฿3600 - ฿5500 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Similan Islands to Ranong is to ferry and taxi and Local Bus which takes 6h 41m and costs ฿3600 - ฿5500.
The distance between Similan Islands and Ranong is 280 km.
The best way to get from Similan Islands to Ranong without a car is to ferry and taxi and Local Bus which takes 6h 41m and costs ฿3600 - ฿5500.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Similan Islands to Ranong, including transfers.
There are 65+ hotels available in Ranong.
What companies run services between Similan Islands, Thailand and Ranong, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Similan Islands to Ranong. However, you can walk to Ko Similan, take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to Takua Pa Phang Nga, then take the bus to Ranong Bus Station. Alternatively, you can walk to Ko Similan, take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to พังงา;Phang-Nga, then take the bus to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร จังหวัดระนอง;Ranong Bus Terminal.
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Bus from Takua Pa Phang Nga to Ranong Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿160
- Phone
- 1490
- borkorsor@transport.co.th
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Takua Pa Phang Nga to Ranong Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿170–1,300
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร จังหวัดระนอง;Ranong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿220–1,900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–2,300
Smile Taxi Khao Lak
- Phone
- +6685 5477894
- Website
- smiletaxikhaolak.com
Chill Transfers
- Phone
- +66(0)84 462 8459
- Website
- chilltransfers.com
Smile Taxi Khao Lak
- Phone
- +6685 5477894
- Website
- smiletaxikhaolak.com
Chill Transfers
- Phone
- +66(0)84 462 8459
- Website
- chilltransfers.com
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