What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang is to bus via Bangkok which costs ฿1600 - ฿2200 and takes 21h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang is to fly and car ferry which takes 5h and costs ฿4800 - ฿9500.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai and Ko Chang?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Koh Chang Town Transfer via อู่หมอชิต 2;Bus Depot Mochit 2 and Boonsiri Khao San office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Ko Chang is 937 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 18h 35m and costs ฿1600 - ฿2400.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Rai to Ko Chang bus from?

Chiang Rai to Ko Chang bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chiang Rai station.

Where does the Chiang Rai to Ko Chang bus arrive?

Chiang Rai to Ko Chang bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Ko Chang?

There are 462+ hotels available in Ko Chang.

Chiang Rai to Ko Chang - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang by plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, car ferry
best
1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane CEI - TDX
2. Take the car ferry from Ao Thammachat Pier to Ko Changcarferry
5h
฿4,833–9,455
Bus via Bangkok
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Chang Town Transferbus 1
21h 9m
฿1,664–2,157
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus Route No.909 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Chang Town Transferferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Chang Town Transfer
18h 35m
฿1,684–2,306
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Don Muangtrain 102
3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Chang Town Transferferry
21h 39m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Ao Thammachat Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Ao Thammachat Pier to Ko Changcarferry
15h 27m
฿3,949–5,713
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus Route No.909 / ...
2. Take the bus from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Chang Town Transferbus 1
20h 5m
฿1,684–2,006

Chiang Rai to Ko Chang by bus and ferry

7Weekly Services

18h 35mAverage Duration

฿1,684Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang.

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Distance: 937.1 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Ko Chang, Trat, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Koh Chang Town Transfer via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, อู่หมอชิต 2;Bus Depot Mochit 2, ถนนข้าวสาร;Khaosan Road, and Boonsiri Khao San office in around 20h 5m.

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