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How to get fromChiang Rai to Koh Samui Airport (USM)by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Koh Samui Airport (USM) by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CEI - USM
    4h 10m
    ฿5,642–14,168

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khao San Nara Travel to Thong Sala Koh Phanganbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier to Samui Airportferry ferry
    30h 35m
    ฿2,129–3,602

  3. Bus, ferry via Ko Tao

    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 Samui Airportferry ferry
    20h 47m
    ฿2,413–3,695

  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 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train Chiang Mai Railway Station - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
    35h 50m
    ฿3,530–4,660

  5. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CNX - USM
    6h 4m
    ฿5,795–10,395

  6. Bus to Lampang, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Fly from Lampang (LPT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane LPT - USM
    10h 6m
    ฿3,964–9,848

  7. Bus

    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 bus from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Samui Airportbus bus
    28h 10m
    ฿4,813

  8. 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 Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier to Samui Airportferry ferry
    39h 25m
    ฿3,767–4,967

Chiang Rai to Koh Samui Airport (USM) by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,165.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Koh Samui Airport (USM), 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 Jed Yod Cafe to Samui Airport via Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer, Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer, Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan, and Thong Sala Koh Phangan in around 28h 10m.

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