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How to get fromChiang Mai to Don Sakby plane, bus, train, taxi, busferry, ferry, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Don Sak by plane, bus, train, taxi, busferry, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Surat Thani, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CNX - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Don Sak Pierbus bus
    4h 44m
    ฿3,032–6,556

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    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 Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Surat Thani Train Station to Don Saktaxi taxi
    21h 44m
    ฿988–2,412

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hinbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Hua Hin to Koh Phanganbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Koh Phangan Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Donsakbus bus
    25h 17m
    ฿3,144–3,778

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Boonsiri Ferry Donsakferry ferry
    25h 52m
    ฿1,695–3,125

  5. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CNX - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Boonsiri Ferry Donsakferry ferry
    6h 5m
    ฿5,609–10,864

  6. Fly to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CNX - KBV
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to ท่าเรือดอนสัก;Donsakbus bus
    6h 41m
    ฿3,155–6,682

  7. Train, ferry via Ko Tao

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Don Sakferry ferry
    26h 37m
    ฿2,185–4,686

  8. 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 Hua Lamphong station to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Don Sakferry ferry
    31h 58m
    ฿2,353–8,530

  9. Drive 1,372.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Don Sakcar car 1,372.6 km
    18h 45m
    ฿5,159–7,452

Chiang Mai to Don Sak by bus, foot, and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,170.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Don Sak, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Don Sak. However, you can fly to Surat Thani (URT), walk to Surat Thani Airport, take the bus to Don Sak Pier, then take the taxi to Don Sak. Alternatively, you can take the train to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, take the train to Surat Thani Train Station, then take the taxi to Don Sak.

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