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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane USM - CNX
    2h 7m
    ฿5,936–12,106

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Bangkok

    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 Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    24h 53m
    ฿1,373–2,635

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    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
    25h 19m

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry ferry Koh Samui Transfer - Boonsiri Khao San office
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
    26h 7m
    ฿1,635–2,592

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    27h
    ฿2,293–4,693

  6. Ferry, train via Bangkok

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Saengthong Rice Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Maitrain train 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
    36h 25m
    ฿5,217–5,923

Ko Samui to Chiang Mai by busferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27hAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,055 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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) 5 times a day.

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