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Toyota Commuter
Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
one way฿4,000/ per vehicle
KINGTOCAR · Private van with driver
Private Transfer from Phuket to Thap Lamu Pier for the Similan Islands
A private transfer from Phuket to the Similan Islands costs ฿4,000 in a Toyota Commuter or ฿6,500 in a Toyota Alphard per vehicle, one way, including the driver, fuel, tolls and drinking water, dropping you at Thap Lamu, the national park pier for the Similans. We charge the Phuket–Khao Lak fare of about 110 km; Thap Lamu is just before Khao Lak, roughly 1–1.5 hours from Phuket Airport. Pickup is at Phuket International Airport (HKT) or hotels in Phuket. The van stops at the pier: boat or tour tickets and national park fees are not included, and the park is open roughly from 15 October to 15 May. Book on LINE @kingtocar or call 084-709-3719.
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one way · per vehicle฿4,000Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
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Distance~110 km
Passengers6–7 / 9–13 seats
What's includedFuel + tolls + driver + water included
Confirm pickup, drop-off, stops and inclusions before booking.
Vehicles & fares
per vehicle · one way
TOYOTA ALPHARD6–7 seats
Toyota Alphard
Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
one way฿6,500/ per vehicle
Return journeyView details
The return costs the same as the outbound: Commuter ฿4,000 · Alphard ฿6,500 per vehicle, one way (vans are based at both ends, so no empty-leg charge) · book both legs together or separately
Send pickup, drop-off, stops and timing for a confirmed charter quote.
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Toyota Alphard · 6–7 captain seats
Every Alphard has reclining leather captain seats, a quiet cabin and USB at every seat — the most comfortable ride.
Toyota Commuter VIP · 9–13 seats
VIP cabins with leather seats and LED ceilings for the whole group and its bags. Many of our Commuter VIP vans have reclining captain seats — ask for one when you book.
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How booking works — 3 steps
Chat with our team and get one all-in price per van, plus your own trip page to see the van and the driver and to talk to the driver until the trip ends.
Chat with us
On LINE @kingtocar, WhatsApp or Telegram: tell us the date, pickup, drop-off, people and bags.
Pay the deposit by your trip link
One price per van, with the driver, fuel and tolls. Pay 50% by card or PromptPay and get a receipt at once.
Meet your driver
Your trip page shows the driver, the plate and the van on a live map. At the pickup point, tap "I'm at the pickup point" and say your 4-digit code.
How to use your trip page, part by part
Got your trip link from our team? Watch these short videos to see where every button is and what it does.
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- A company registered in Thailand, with a clear price before you pay — extras only when you ask for them and agree
- Secure online payment, with a receipt every time
- Cancel 3 days or more before the trip for a full deposit refund
- Vans and drivers checked by our team, and their details shown to you before the trip
Stops & places to visit
6 · Stops & places to visit
Thap Lamu Pier
The Similan national park pier; speedboats take about 1–1.5 hours to the islands.
Similan Islands
A marine national park in the Andaman Sea with clear water and coral reefs, open roughly 15 October to 15 May; park fees apply.
Koh Tachai
An island north of the Similans with a white-sand beach; it often opens later in the season than the Similans, so check before you go.
Police Boat 813, Bang Niang
A tsunami memorial in Khao Lak: a police boat carried far inland by the 2004 wave.
Khao Lak viewpoint
On the highway south of Khao Lak, with the Chao Pho Khao Lak shrine and sea views; an easy stop on the way.
Lampi Waterfall
A waterfall in Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park, close to the route. Check opening hours before going.
Straight to Thap Lamu pier
The Similan national park pier, where most Similan speedboats and liveaboard dive boats leave.
One fare per vehicle
฿4,000 for a Toyota Commuter or ฿6,500 for a Toyota Alphard, one way, including driver, fuel, tolls and drinking water.
Early start for the boat
Similan boats leave in the morning; tell us your boat check-in time and we set the Phuket pickup to reach the pier before it.
Room for dive gear
The Toyota Commuter seats 9–13 with their dive bags, good for groups joining a liveaboard.
Return pickup at the pier
Tell us when your boat gets back to Thap Lamu; the driver waits and takes you to the airport or your hotel at the same fare.
Khao Lak at the same price
Staying in Khao Lak before or after the boat costs the same, because the fare is the Phuket–Khao Lak route.
Real KINGTOCAR trips
Photos marked “Real photo” were taken on actual KINGTOCAR transfers and in the vehicles used for them. Passengers’ faces and personal details are blurred for privacy.
Real photoVIP van cabin · captain seats
Real photoMeeting at the airport curb · Suvarnabhumi Airport
Real photoLoading up · Bangkok
Real photoHotel drop-off · ThonglorTravel tips for this route
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Phuket to the Similan Islands?
Toyota Commuter ฿4,000 or Toyota Alphard ฿6,500 per vehicle, one way to Thap Lamu pier where the Similan boats leave, including driver, fuel, tolls and drinking water. Boat tickets and park fees are paid separately.
Can the van go to the Similan Islands?
No. The Similans are out at sea, about 1–1.5 hours by speedboat from Thap Lamu pier; we drop you at the pier.
How far is Thap Lamu pier from Phuket and how long does it take?
About 80 km and roughly 1–1.5 hours from Phuket Airport. Thap Lamu is a little before Khao Lak (about 110 km), so we charge the Phuket–Khao Lak fare.
Can you pick us up at Phuket Airport or our hotel?
Yes, both. For Phuket Airport (HKT), send your flight number and we time the pickup to your landing. For a hotel in Phuket, send the hotel name and we confirm the time and fare.
What is included in the fare, and what is not?
Included: the driver, fuel, tolls and drinking water. Not included: boat or tour tickets, national park fees, meals and stops not agreed in advance; tell us any stop you want when booking.
Should we choose the Commuter or the Alphard?
Choose the Toyota Commuter for groups of up to 13 or plenty of dive gear; choose the Toyota Alphard for up to 6–7 people who want more comfort and carry less luggage.
Is the return from Thap Lamu pier to Phuket the same price?
Yes. The return from Thap Lamu pier to Phuket Airport or a Phuket hotel is the same fare: Toyota Commuter ฿4,000 or Toyota Alphard ฿6,500 per vehicle, one way. Tell us when your boat gets back and the driver waits.
How do we book, and how much is the deposit?
A 50% deposit confirms the booking and the rest is paid on the travel day. Book via LINE @kingtocar or call 084-709-3719 with your date, pickup point, boat check-in time, passengers and luggage. Cancel at least 3 days before travel for a full refund of the deposit.
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Plan your journeyPhoto credits
- Phuket to Similan Islands (Thap Lamu Pier) — KOSIN SUKHUM · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed crops use CSS. No semantic edits.
- Similan Islands — by Electrostatico · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Koh Tachai — Tubtim.r · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Police Boat 813, Bang Niang — Dickelbers · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Lampi Waterfall — Bjoertvedt · CC BY 3.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
