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How to get fromKo Samui (Island) to Chiang Raiby plane, busferry, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Chiang Rai by plane, busferry, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane USM - CEI
    3h 50m
    ฿5,505–10,126

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    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
    30h 51m
    ฿1,521–3,201

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Pralarn Pier to Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao Bangkokbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    25h 48m
    ฿2,117–3,073

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry ferry Koh Samui Transfer - Boonsiri Khao San office
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    27h 22m
    ฿2,071–4,191

  5. Ferry, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Bangrak Pier to Koh Phanganferry ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Mochit New Van Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 7m
    ฿2,468–4,026

Ko Samui (Island) to Chiang Rai by busferry, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Chiang Rai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,166.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Ko Samui (Island), Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours.

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