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How to get fromChiang Mai to Ko Sametby plane, busferry, bus, taxi, train or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Samet by plane, busferry, bus, taxi, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)planeCNX - DMK
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
    7h 6m
    ฿1,333–4,198

  2. Bus, Local Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Rayongbus
    2. Take the ferry from Nuanthip Pier to Ko Sametferry
    19h 13m
    ฿939–1,469

  3. Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
    15h 10m
    ฿1,020–1,541

  4. Taxi, train, Fast Ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Khun Tantaxi
    2. Take the train from Khun Tan to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain52
    3. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Utaphaotrain997
    4. Take the taxi from Utaphao to Ban Phe Piertaxi
    5. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
    19h 8m
    ฿2,120–4,521

  5. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)planeCNX - BKK
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
    6h 57m
    ฿1,456–4,889

  6. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, Fast Ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)planeCNX - UTP
    2. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
    4h 45m
    ฿2,427–11,406

  7. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Trat Airport, bus, Fast Ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Trat Airport (TDX)planeCNX - TDX
    2. Take the bus from Khlung to Rayongbus
    3. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
    9h 18m
    ฿4,627–10,704

  8. Bus to Lampang, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Lampangbus
    2. Fly from Lampang (LPT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)planeLPT - DMK
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
    9h 39m
    ฿1,565–4,477

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the busferry from Mochit New Van Terminal to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierbusferry
    15h 50m
    ฿1,028–1,929

Chiang Mai to Ko Samet by bus, tram, and busferry

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,020Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Ko Samet. However, you can fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to ตรงข้ามตลาดใหม่ดอนเมือง, take the bus to บิ๊กซีราชดำริ;Big C Rajdamri, walk to BTS ชิดลม;Bts Chit Lom, take the vehicle to BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, walk to Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), then take the vehicle to Ko Samet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Ko Samet via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, สถานีจตุจักร;Chatuchak Station, ตรงข้ามสวนจตุจักร, BTS หมอชิต;Bts Mo Chit, BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai in around 15h 10m.

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