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How to get fromMae Sai to Ko Samuiby taxi, plane, bus, train, busferry, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Mae Sai to Ko Samui by taxi, plane, bus, train, busferry, or ferry

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  1. Taxi, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mae Sai to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CEI - USM
    4h 40m
    ฿6,591–11,916

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    28h 34m
    ฿1,594–2,852

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Maibus bus 619
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus
    28h 5m
    ฿3,060–4,941

  4. Taxi, fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Mae Sai to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    7h 52m
    ฿3,371–6,866

  5. Bus, ferry via Mae Sai

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    29h 9m
    ฿2,261–4,176

  6. Bus, bus and ferry via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Maibus bus 619
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    32h
    ฿2,565–3,223

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    37h 54m
    ฿2,128–9,000

Mae Sai to Ko Samui by bus and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32hAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,565Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,239.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Mae Sai, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Mae Sai to Ko Samui. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mae Sai to Ko Samui via Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Chumphon, Chumphon Town, and Bangrak Seatran Pier in around 28h 5m.

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