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How to get fromChiang Khan to Ko Samuiby car, bus, plane, busferry, ferry, car ferry or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Khan to Ko Samui by car, bus, plane, busferry, ferry, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Drive, bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Chiang Khan to Loeicar
    2. Take the bus from Loei to Udon Thanibus
    3. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeUTH - USM
    8h 4m
    ฿5,787–14,821

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Khan to Mochitbus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
    20h 8m
    ฿1,372–1,906

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Khan to Mochitbus
    2. Take the ferry from Saengthong Rice Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry
    33h 13m
    ฿4,396–4,631

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chiang Khan to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
    20h
    ฿5,120–7,190

  5. Taxi to Wattay International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Khan to Wattay International Airport (VTE)taxi
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeVTE - USM
    7h 38m
    ฿9,605–23,706

  6. Drive to Loei, fly

    1. Drive from Chiang Khan to Loei (LOE)car
    2. Fly from Loei (LOE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeLOE - USM
    6h 37m
    ฿6,613–17,408

  7. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Khan to Mochitbus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry
    25h 32m
    ฿1,985–2,220

Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,437Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Khan, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Khan to Ko Samui. However, you can drive to Loei, take the bus to Udon Thani, take the taxi to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Khan to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 20h 8m.

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