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How to get fromChiang Mai to Big Buddhaby plane, train, bus, ferry, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Big Buddha 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
    1h 48m
    ฿5,573–10,344

  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 Bangrak Seatran Pierferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Bangrak Seatran Pier
    25h 18m
    ฿1,535–2,886

  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 27m
    ฿1,729–3,113

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hua Hin VIP Bus to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus Hua Hin VIP Bus - Bangrak Seatran Pier
    24h 40m
    ฿2,388–3,013

  5. Bus, bus and ferry, 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
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Bangrak Pierferry ferry
    25h 16m
    ฿2,343–7,290

Chiang Mai to Big Buddha by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,034.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Big Buddha, Surat Thani, 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 Big Buddha via Hua Hin, Hua Hin VIP Bus, and Bangrak Seatran Pier in around 24h 40m.

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