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How to get fromChiang Mai to Ko Tao (Island)by plane, ferry, bus, busferry, train, shuttle, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Tao (Island) by plane, ferry, bus, busferry, train, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CNX - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    5h 15m
    ฿5,447–10,200

  2. Train, bus

    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 Chumphontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    20h 21m
    ฿1,278–2,662

  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 Taobusferry bus ferry
    20h 8m
    ฿2,147–2,762

  4. Train, ferry

    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 Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry Boonsiri Office Kraisi - Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier / ...
    21h 47m
    ฿1,335–2,685

  5. Fly to Chumphon Airport, Private Transfer, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Chumphon Airport (CJM)plane plane CNX - CJM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Chumphon Airport to Chumphon Lomprayah Piershuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chumphon to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    8h 11m
    ฿5,804–8,889

  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 Hua Lamphong station to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    27h 43m
    ฿1,603–6,530

  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
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    21h 32m
    ฿5,053–7,606

Chiang Mai to Ko Tao (Island) by bus, foot, and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,097.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Koh Tao via Hua Hin and Hua Hin in around 20h 8m.

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