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How to get fromKo Samet to Chiang Raiby ferry, bus, plane, busferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samet to Chiang Rai by ferry, bus, plane, busferry, or train

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  1. Local Ferry, Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus bus
    3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    7h 43m
    ฿1,517–3,301

  2. Fast Ferry, Minibus, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    20h 43m
    ฿954–1,970

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    17h 4m
    ฿1,066–2,267

  4. Local Ferry, Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus bus
    3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    7h 39m
    ฿1,544–3,349

  5. Fast Ferry, bus to Trat Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Khlungbus bus
    3. Fly from Trat Airport (TDX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane TDX - CEI
    9h 43m
    ฿5,390–10,650

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rayong to Chiang Raibus bus
    17h 40m
    ฿1,334–1,740

Ko Samet to Chiang Rai by busferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,066Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 909.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

Nakhonchai Air operates a bus from Rayong to Chiang Rai twice daily. Tickets cost ฿1,000–1,300 and the journey takes 15h 45m.

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