How to get fromKoh Samui Nathon Pier to Chiang Maiby plane, busferry, bus, train, or ferry

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane USM - CNX
2h 8m
฿5,944–12,116
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
24h 53m
฿1,373–2,631
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
25h 19m
Ferry, train via Thong Sala Koh Phangan
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Phanganferry
2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
25h 22m
฿1,620–3,253
Bus and ferry, bus via Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan
1. Take the busferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Mochit New Van Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
29h 30m
฿2,150–3,698
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Saengthong Rice Pierferry
2. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Maitrain 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
36h 25m
฿5,217–5,923

Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Chiang Mai by busferry and bus

7Weekly Services

29h 30mAverage Duration

฿2,150Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Chiang Mai.

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Distance: 1,055.3 km
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Koh Samui Nathon Pier, 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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