There are 2 ways to get from Suratthani to Similan Islands by bus, taxi, or ferry
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Minivan, taxi, ferry
best- Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Khao Sok National Parkbus
- Take the taxi from Khao Sok National Park to Khao Laktaxi
- Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
6h 9m฿4,833–5,608Minivan, bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Khao Sok National Parkbus
- Take the bus from Khao Sok to Khao Lakbus
- Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry
7h 49m฿3,043–3,368
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Suratthani to Similan Islands is to Minivan and bus and ferry which costs ฿3000 - ฿3400 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Suratthani to Similan Islands is to Minivan and taxi and ferry which takes 6h 9m and costs ฿4800 - ฿6000.
The distance between Suratthani and Similan Islands is 261 km.
The best way to get from Suratthani to Similan Islands without a car is to Minivan and taxi and ferry which takes 6h 9m and costs ฿4800 - ฿6000.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Suratthani to Similan Islands, including transfers.
What companies run services between Suratthani, Thailand and Similan Islands, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Suratthani to Similan Islands. However, you can take the bus to Khao Sok National Park, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat Thani Town to Similan Islands via Khao Sok National Park, Khao Sok, Khao Lak, Khao Lak, and Ko Similan in around 7h 49m.
- Phone
- +66 (0)77 272230
- info@phantiptravel.com
- Website
- phantiptravel.com
Bus from Surat Thani Town to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿330–550
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/phantip-1970
- Website
- https://www.phantiptravel.com/
Bus from Khao Sok to Khao Lak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿160
Ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
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