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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)CNX - USM
2h 9m
฿5,110–10,860
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
20h 27m
฿1,160–1,901
Taxi, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Khun Tan
2. Take the train from Khun Tan to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal52
3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Station85
4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
27h 37m
฿2,106–5,689
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin
2. Take the ferry from Hua Hin Clock Tower to Koh Samui TransferHua Hin Clock Tower - Koh Samui Transfer
23h 45m
฿1,895–2,493
Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pier
26h 32m
฿1,691–2,603

Chiang Mai to Ko Samui by bus and busferry

42Weekly Services

20h 27mAverage Duration

฿1,160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,055 km
Duration: 2h 9m

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

Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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Ko Samui(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Ko Samui is an island off the east coast of Thailand. Geographically in the Chumphon Archipelago, it is part of Surat Thani Province, though as of 2012, Ko Samui was granted municipal status and thus is now locally self-governing. Ko Samui, with an area of 228.7 sqkm, is Thailand's second largest island after Phuket. In 2018, it was visited by 2.7 million tourists.

Things to do in Ko Samui

Wat Phra Yai(Opens in a new window)

Wat Phra Yai, known in English as the Big Buddha Temple, is a Buddhist temple on Ko Phan (also spelled Koh Fan or Koh Faan), a small island offshore from the northeastern area of Ko Samui, Thailand, connected to that island by a short causeway 3 km north of Samui International Airport. As its name indicates, it is home to a giant, 12 m gold-painted Buddha statue. Since being built in 1972, it has become one of Ko Samui's main tourist attractions and a major landmark.

Secret Buddha Garden(Opens in a new window)

Secret Buddha Garden, also known as Magic Garden and Heaven's Garden and Tarnim Magic Garden is a private sculpture park atop Pom Mountain (also called Khun Nim Peak), one of the highest peaks on the resort island of Ko Samui in Surat Thani Province, Thailand.

Wat Khunaram(Opens in a new window)

Wat Khunaram is a Buddhist temple on the island of Ko Samui in Surat Thani Province, Thailand. It is most notable for being the shrine of "the Mummy Monk", Luang Pho Daeng, who died in 1973 and directed that his body be put on display as a reminder of the transience of human existence. It is located in the area between Na Muang and Hua Thanon on Thai route 4169, the main route around the island. It is 13 km southeast of Nathon, the island's "capital city" and main port, and 6 km west of the resort town of Lamai Beach.

Haad Rin(Opens in a new window)

Haad Rin is a peninsular beach area and town on the southern tip of Ko Pha Ngan, an island in the Gulf of Thailand. Its two main beaches are Sunset Beach (Haad Rin Nai) to the south and the larger Sunrise Beach (Haad Rin Nok) to the north. The famous Full Moon Party takes place on Sunrise Beach each month.

Places to stay in Ko Samui

Sea Valley Resort(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Beachfront Villa, Bang Po(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

The Sea Koh Samui Resort and Residences by Tolani(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

The Natives Samui(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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