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How to get fromChiang Mai to Ko Pha Nganby plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Pha Ngan by plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CNX - USM
    3h 45m
    ฿5,403–10,538

  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
    23h 32m
    ฿1,435–2,785

  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
    21h 23m
    ฿2,344–2,970

  4. Train, bus, bus and ferry

    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 Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierbusferry bus ferry
    22h 21m

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CNX - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    6h 20m
    ฿3,024–6,475

  6. Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Khao San Road to Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phanganbusferry bus ferry
    28h 15m
    ฿1,903–7,730

  7. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Chumphon Train Stationcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Chumphon Train Station to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry Chumphon Train Station - Thong Sala Koh Phangan
    19h 27m
    ฿4,582–6,648

Chiang Mai to Ko Pha Ngan by bus, foot, and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,344Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,051.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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