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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Similan Islands by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane MEL - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    16h 19m
    ฿10,025–20,675

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane MEL - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer except Railay to Khao Lak McDonaldsbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    20h 58m
    ฿13,657–23,247

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿7,323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,190.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 19m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Similan Islands, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Similan Islands. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport, take the bus to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lak, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, take the bus to Krabi, walk to Krabi Town Hotel Transfer except Railay, take the bus to Khao Lak McDonalds, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands.

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