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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Phaluai by plane, bus, ferry, train, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Surat Thani, bus, ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phaluai Pierferry ferry
    7h 21m
    ฿2,996–6,754

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Tha Kham

    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 bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Donsak Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phaluai Pierferry ferry
    26h 15m
    ฿688–2,422

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hua Hin VIP Bus to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Donsak Pierbusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phaluai Pierferry ferry
    27h 45m

  4. 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 Donsak Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phaluai Pierferry ferry
    9h 36m
    ฿5,747–11,980

  5. Fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane CNX - NST
    2. Take the busferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Donsak Pierbusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phaluai Pierferry ferry
    12h 20m

  6. Bus, ferry via Hua Hin

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hinbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Donsak Pierferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phaluai Pierferry ferry
    28h 30m
    ฿2,217–4,462

  7. Train, Bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hua Lamphong station to Suratthanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Donsak Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phaluai Pierferry ferry
    29h 11m
    ฿1,498–2,867

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Donsak Rajabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phaluai Pierferry ferry
    34h 33m
    ฿3,810–5,353

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,409Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,185.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Ko Phaluai. However, you can fly to Surat Thani (URT), walk to Surat Thani Airport, take the bus to Don Sak Pier, walk to Donsak Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Phaluai Pier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Koh Phaluai Pier via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani station, Surathani Talad Kaset Station, Donsak Pier, and Donsak Pier in around 26h 15m.

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