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How to get fromAmphoe Ko Samui to Chiang Maiby plane, busferry, bus, train, taxi or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Amphoe Ko Samui to Chiang Mai by plane, busferry, bus, train, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeUSM - CNX
    2h 24m
    ฿5,064–11,022

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Rayongbusferry393 Samui
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Chiang Maibus
    36h 9m
    ฿2,274–3,138

  3. Bus and ferry, bus via Hua Hin

    1. Take the busferry from Pralarn Pier to Hua Hinbusferry
    2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus
    23h 51m
    ฿3,127–3,573

  4. Bus and ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain32
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khun Tantrain13
    4. Take the taxi from Khun Tan to Chiang Maitaxi
    27h 50m

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Hua Hin Clock TowerferryKoh Samui Transfer - Hua Hin Clock Tower
    2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus
    25h 22m
    ฿2,399–3,149

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Amphoe 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) every 4 hours.

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