Nearest airport
Phuket International Airport | 84 km | 2 hours by road
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Similan Islands holiday itinerary ideas
Southern Thailand, Thailand
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From Phuket, drive north via Highway 4 toward Takuapa town, then head to Takuapa Pier or Kuraburi Pier. Speedboats and long-tail boats depart from both piers daily to reach the islands, typically taking 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on sea conditions.
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Nearest railway
Surat Thani Railway Station | 180 km | 4 hours by road
Nearest bus stop
Takuapa Bus Station | 32 km | 45 minutes by road
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From Phuket, drive north via Highway 4 toward Takuapa town, then head to Takuapa Pier or Kuraburi Pier. Speedboats and long-tail boats depart from both piers daily to reach the islands, typically taking 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on sea conditions.
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