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How to get fromChiang Rai to Ko Samui (Island)by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Samui (Island) by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CEI - USM
    4h
    ฿5,142–15,168

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Nathon Pier Koh Samui
    24h 30m
    ฿1,695–3,469

  3. Bus, ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Mae Haad Koh Tao to Lomprayah Bangrak Pierferry ferry
    20h 2m
    ฿2,898–3,701

  4. Bus, train, ferry via Koh Samui Nathon Pier

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Pralarn Pierferry ferry
    35h 5m
    ฿3,674–4,774

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Thongsala Pier Koh Phanganbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Bangrak Petcharat Pierferry ferry
    27h
    ฿4,523–4,813

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Thongsala Pier Seatrantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Bangrak Petcharat Pierferry ferry
    38h 40m
    ฿3,560–5,050

Chiang Rai to Ko Samui (Island) by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,674Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,165.9 km
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Ko Samui (Island), Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 24h 30m.

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