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How to get fromChiang Mai to Amphoe Ko Samuiby plane, train, bus, ferry, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Amphoe Ko Samui by plane, train, bus, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CNX - USM
    2h 19m
    ฿6,199–11,174

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 8 Chiang Mai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II AC / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Thong Sala Koh Phangan
    26h 37m
    ฿2,035–3,386

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus
    21h 48m
    ฿2,529–4,113

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hua Hin VIP Bus to Koh Samui Hotel Transfer Shuttle Service Exclude Mountain Hotelbus bus Hua Hin VIP Bus - Koh Samui Hotel Transfer Shuttle Service Exclude Mountain Hotel
    25h 30m
    ฿2,537–3,171

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Khao San Lomprayah to Thong Sala Koh Phanganbusferry bus ferry
    26h 6m
    ฿2,753–7,380

Chiang Mai to Amphoe Ko Samui by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,537Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,053.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Amphoe Ko Samui, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui Hotel Transfer Shuttle Service Exclude Mountain Hotel via Hua Hin and Hua Hin VIP Bus in around 25h 30m.

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