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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai is to bus which costs ฿1750 and takes 24h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs ฿5000 - ฿11000.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Arcade Chiangmai Bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h.

Is there a direct train between Ko Samui and Chiang Mai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier and arriving at Chiang Mai station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37h 45m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Ko Samui and Chiang Mai is 1055 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 14h 27m and costs ฿2700 - ฿3500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

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

Ko Samui to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Chiang Mai train from?

Ko Samui to Chiang Mai train services, operated by Van2Travel Train, depart from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier station.

Train, bus or fly from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs ฿5000 - ฿11000. Alternatively, you can train via Bangkok, which costs ฿1000 - ฿2800 and takes 26h 11m, you could also bus, which costs ฿1750 and takes 24h.

Where does the Ko Samui to Chiang Mai bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport, arrive at Arcade Chiangmai Bus station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Chiang Mai train arrive?

Ko Samui to Chiang Mai train services, operated by Van2Travel Train, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai?

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Ko Samui to Chiang Mai - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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Fly from Koh Samui Airport
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane USM - CNX
3h 50m
฿5,180–10,210
Train via Bangkok
cheapest
1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
26h 11m
฿1,063–2,750
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm to Surat Thani Townferry Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm - Surat Thani Town
2. Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani - Arcade Chiangmai Bus station
14h 27m
฿2,789–3,479
Ferry to Surat Thani, fly
1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airportferry
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane URT - CNX
5h 50m
฿4,461–8,561
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Maehad Pier Koh Tao to Chiang Mai Hotel Transferbus Maehad Pier Koh Tao - Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer / ...
23h 45m
฿3,550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus Koh Samui Nathon Pier - Arcade Chiangmai Bus station
24h
฿1,750
Train
1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Chiang Mai stationtrain Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier - Chiang Mai station
37h 45m
฿3,400–4,100

Ko Samui to Chiang Mai by ferry, taxi, and bus

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14h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,054.5 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Chiang Mai via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 26h 11m.

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