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How to get fromPhayao to Ko Samuiby bus, plane, busferry, ferry, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Phayao to Ko Samui by bus, plane, busferry, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CEI - USM
    6h 14m
    ฿6,300–15,545

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    25h 22m
    ฿1,533–2,798

  3. Bus, ferry via Nonthaburi

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13bus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    25h 34m
    ฿2,356–3,228

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    27h 45m
    ฿1,680–3,190

  5. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CNX - USM
    7h 19m
    ฿6,323–11,658

  6. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Surat Thani, bus

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CNX - URT
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    9h 32m
    ฿3,673–7,908

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    26h 13m
    ฿2,406–3,028

  8. Bus, bus and ferry via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Maibus bus 198
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    30h 32m
    ฿2,363–3,055

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,285.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Phayao, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Phayao to Ko Samui. However, you can take the taxi to Phayao, take the bus to Chiang Rai, 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 vehicle from Phayao to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Phayao, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 25h 22m.

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