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How to get fromChiang Rai to Koh Samui Nathon Pierby plane, bus, busferry, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Koh Samui Nathon Pier by plane, bus, busferry, ferry, or train

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  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
    3h 59m
    ฿6,042–15,368

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    25h 6m
    ฿1,713–2,452

  3. Bus, ferry via Thong Sala Koh Phangan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    25h 23m
    ฿2,741–3,017

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    28h 54m
    ฿1,809–3,532

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    6h 10m
    ฿3,792–5,918

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 1 - Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
    34h 45m
    ฿4,302–6,268

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Saengthong Rice Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    35h 22m
    ฿5,712–6,691

Chiang Rai to Koh Samui Nathon Pier by bus and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,713Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,189.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Koh Samui Nathon Pier, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and four 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 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via Phuket Bus Terminal 1 in around 34h 45m.

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