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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Koh Samui Nathon Pier by plane, bus, 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
    6h 25m
    ฿5,322–15,398

  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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station to Seatran Ferry Koh Samuibus bus Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station - Seatran Ferry Koh Samui
    27h 39m
    ฿1,845–2,819

  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 Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    19h 57m
    ฿2,898–3,601

  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
    34h 2m
    ฿3,350–4,450

  5. 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 Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    7h 13m
    ฿5,005–6,931

  6. 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
    27h 10m
    ฿4,313

Chiang Rai to Koh Samui Nathon Pier by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,189.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Koh Samui Nathon Pier, 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 Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer, Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer, Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan, and Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier in around 27h 10m.

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