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How to get fromKo Samui to Chiang Khongby plane, bus, busferry, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Chiang Khong by plane, bus, busferry, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport, Local Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane USM - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    6h 28m
    ฿6,141–15,351

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Khongbus bus
    27h 19m
    ฿1,540–3,026

  3. 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 Khongbus bus
    28h 49m
    ฿2,370–3,227

  4. Bus and ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry bus ferry
    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 Chiangkhongbus bus
    32h 26m

  5. Ferry to Surat Thani, fly, Local Bus

    1. Take the ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm to Surat Thani Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane URT - CEI
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    9h 55m
    ฿4,096–6,661

  6. Bus and ferry, bus, Local Bus

    1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    31h 27m
    ฿2,225–2,382

  7. Ferry, bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Saengthong Rice Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Khongbus bus
    37h 18m
    ฿5,767–6,623

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,075Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,291.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Chiang Khong, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Chiang Khong. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), take the taxi to Chiang Rai, then take the bus to Chiang khong. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Chiang Khong via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, ตึกแดง จตุจักร;Tuek Daeng Chatuchak, อู่หมอชิต 2;Bus Depot Mochit 2, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 27h 19m.

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