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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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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeCNX - USM
    2h 9m
    ฿5,110–10,860

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
    20h 27m
    ฿1,160–1,901

  3. Taxi, train, bus and 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 Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain85
    4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
    27h 37m
    ฿2,106–5,689

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hinbus
    2. Take the ferry from Hua Hin Clock Tower to Koh Samui TransferferryHua Hin Clock Tower - Koh Samui Transfer
    23h 45m
    ฿1,895–2,493

  5. Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry
    26h 32m
    ฿1,691–2,603

Chiang Mai to Ko Samui by bus and busferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration20h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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