What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Chiang Mai is to Local Ferry and Minibus and train which costs ฿470 - ฿1300 and takes 15h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Chiang Mai?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Chiang Mai is to Fast Ferry and Songtaew and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs ฿3500 - ฿15000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samet and Chiang Mai?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samet to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Ko Samet and arriving at Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via Bangkok Planetarium, เซ็นทรัลเวิลด์ and Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.

How far is it from Ko Samet to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Ko Samet and Chiang Mai is 776 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samet to Chiang Mai without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samet to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 15h 52m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1900.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samet to Chiang Mai?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Ko Samet to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samet to Chiang Mai bus from?

Ko Samet to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, depart from Ko Samet station.

Where does the Ko Samet to Chiang Mai bus arrive?

Ko Samet to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, arrive at Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai station.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 3362+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.

Ko Samet to Chiang Mai - 9 ways to travel via train, Fast Ferry, and Songtaew

There are 9 ways to get from Ko Samet to Chiang Mai by ferry, bus, plane, busferry, or train

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

Fast Ferry, Songtaew to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Ban Phe to Rayong Bus Terminalbus
3. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane UTP - CNX
4h 40m
฿3,590–14,290
Local Ferry, Minibus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
15h 58m
฿474–1,240
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry
2. Take the bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
15h 52m
฿1,037–1,896
Local Ferry, Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane DMK - CNX
7h 23m
฿1,577–3,621
Local Ferry, Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane BKK - CNX
7h 19m
฿1,604–4,269
Fast Ferry, bus to Trat Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Rayong to Khlungbus
3. Fly from Trat Airport (TDX) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane TDX - CNX
11h 28m
฿4,650–8,470
Local Ferry, Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Lampang, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Lampang (LPT)plane DMK - LPT
4. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus
9h 57m
฿2,197–5,371
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry
2. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Maitrain 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
18h 7m
฿620–1,472
Local Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Rayong to Chiang Maibus
20h 14m
฿1,110–1,410

U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

฿2,683Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samet to Chiang Mai.

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Distance: 776.2 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samet to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the ferry to Ban Phe Pier, walk to Ban Phe, take the bus to Rayong Bus Terminal, take the line 399 bus to Utapao Airport, walk to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) airport, then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ko Samet to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), Bangkok Planetarium, CentralWorld, เซ็นทรัลเวิลด์, ซอยวิภาวดีรังสิต 13;Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 13, and Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 in around 15h 52m.

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