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How to get fromKo Tao (Island) to Chiang Maiby ferry, plane, busferry, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Chiang Mai by ferry, plane, busferry, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Ferry to Koh Samui Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Samui Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane USM - CNX
    5h 45m
    ฿5,184–10,272

  2. Ferry, train via Chumphon

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Chumphon Train Stationferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Chumphon to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    22h 41m
    ฿589–2,153

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Tao to Hua Hinbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus bus
    21h 38m
    ฿2,321–3,021

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry ferry Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier - 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 / ...
    22h 7m
    ฿1,373–2,646

  5. Ferry to Chumphon Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Chumphon Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CJM - CNX
    7h 27m
    ฿3,125–5,981

  6. Ferry to Surat Thani, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Surat Thani Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane URT - CNX
    7h 20m
    ฿3,057–6,676

  7. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Chumphon Train Stationcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chumphon to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    33h 40m
    ฿1,744–5,738

  8. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phanganferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Chumphon Train Stationferry ferry
    3. Drive from Chumphon Train Station to Chiang Maicar car
    20h 36m
    ฿5,060–8,015

Ko Tao (Island) to Chiang Mai by busferry, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,321Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Chiang Mai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,097.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Tao (Island) to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the ferry to Samui Airport, walk to Koh Samui Airport (USM) airport, then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Tao to Chiang Mai via Hua Hin and Hua Hin in around 21h 38m.

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