Rome2Rio

How to get fromChiang Rai to Koh Phanganby plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

Find Transport to Koh Phangan

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Koh Phangan by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CEI - USM
    6h
    ฿5,452–15,718

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    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 Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pierbus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier
    25h 30m
    ฿2,520–3,494

  3. Bus, ferry

    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 Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phanganferry ferry
    19h 37m
    ฿2,698–3,301

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Mai Train Station
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Thongsala Pier Seatrantrain train Chiang Mai Railway Station - Thongsala Pier Seatran
    37h 20m
    ฿3,350–4,550

  5. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai 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
    21h 5m
    ฿5,114–7,191

  6. Fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    8h 5m
    ฿3,340–5,266

  7. Fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane CEI - NST
    2. Take the ferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pierferry ferry
    9h 35m
    ฿5,694–9,420

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Thongsala Pier Koh Phanganbus bus Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer - Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan
    25h 40m
    ฿4,313

Chiang Rai to Koh Phangan by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,350Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Koh Phangan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,185.4 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Koh Phangan, 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 Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 25h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Luton Airport into central London, Travelling around the UAE, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There