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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ko Samui to Chiang Khong by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Koh Samui Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, 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 Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus bus
    7h 54m
    ฿6,580–17,140

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to Mo chit Bus Stationbus bus Koh Samui Bus Terminal - Mo chit Bus Station
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Khongbus bus
    26h 20m
    ฿2,075–3,483

  3. Train, bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus bus
    32h 35m
    ฿2,273–4,200

  4. Ferry to Surat Thani, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier 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 Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus bus
    9h 59m
    ฿5,743–7,473

  5. Fly Koh Samui Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane USM - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Laos Border Control and Immigraion office Houayxay Laosbus bus
    10h 22m
    ฿6,150–11,180

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nathon Samui Seatran Pier to Khao Sanferry ferry Nathon Samui Seatran Pier - Khao San
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Khongbus bus
    27h 39m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus Koh Samui Nathon Pier - Arcade Chiangmai Bus station
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus Chiang Mai
    30h 40m
    ฿2,350–2,600

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Chiang Mai stationtrain train Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier - Chiang Mai station
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus Chiang Mai
    44h 51m
    ฿4,047–4,862

Ko Samui to Chiang Khong by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,291.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Koh Samui Bus Terminal to Chiang Khong via Mo chit Bus Station and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 26h 20m.

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