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 and Long-tail boat which costs ฿1400 - ฿2000 and takes 26h 30m.

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 Long-tail boat which takes 11h 14m and costs ฿3800 - ฿7000.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Ko Chang is 1205 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 train and taxi and Long-tail boat which takes 26h and costs ฿2200 - ฿4100.

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

It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ko Chang?

There are 85+ hotels available in Ko Chang.

Chiang Rai to Ko Chang - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and Long-tail boat

There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang by plane, ferry, bus, train, or taxi

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

Fly, Long-tail boat
best
1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Ranong Airport (UNN)CEI - UNN
2. Take the ferry from Ranong to Ko Chang
11h 14m
฿3,848–6,995
Bus, Long-tail boat via Bangkok
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Bangkok to Ranong
3. Take the ferry from Ranong to Ko Chang
31h 56m
฿1,463–5,684
Bus, train, taxi, Long-tail boat
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Lang Suan85
3. Take the taxi from Lang Suan to Ranong
4. Take the ferry from Ranong to Ko Chang
26h
฿2,284–4,019
Bus, train, taxi, Long-tail boat via Lampang
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal102
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburi85
4. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Chumphon85
5. Take the train from Chumphon to Lang Suan85
6. Take the taxi from Lang Suan to Ranong
7. Take the ferry from Ranong to Ko Chang
28h 58m
Bus, Long-tail boat
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Ranong Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Ranong to Ko Chang
26h 30m
฿1,473–1,934

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Ranong Airport (UNN) flights

21Weekly Planes

8h 13mAverage Duration

฿3,174Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 1,205.4 km
Duration: 11h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Ko Chang. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Ranong Airport (UNN), walk to ท่าอากาศยานระนอง;Ranong Airport, take the bus to ตลาดสดเทศบาลเมืองระนอง;Muang Ranong Municipal Food Market, take the taxi to Ranong, then take the ferry to Ko Chang. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, walk to SRT สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ [สายสีแดง];Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], take the vehicle to SRT บางบำหรุ [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Bang Bamru [Light Red Line], walk to Bang Bamru, take the train to Lang Suan, take the taxi to Ranong, then take the ferry to Ko Chang.

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