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

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam is to bus and train and taxi which costs ฿1700 - ฿3500 and takes 29h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam is to fly which takes 6h and costs ฿5000 - ฿8000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Koh Phayam Pier via Nakhonchai Air and Morchit 2 Bangkok Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Ko Phayam is 1170 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam without a car is to bus via Bangkok which takes 23h 45m and costs ฿2800 - ฿3000.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam, including transfers.

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

Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Chiang Rai station.

Bus or fly from Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam is to fly which takes 6h and costs ฿5000 - ฿8000. Alternatively, you can bus via Bangkok, which costs ฿2800 - ฿3000 and takes 23h 45m.

Where does the Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam bus arrive?

Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Ko Phayam?

There are 92+ hotels available in Ko Phayam.

Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam by plane, 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
best
1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Ranong Airport (UNN)plane CEI - UNN
6h
฿5,076–7,642
Bus, train, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 52
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lamaetrain 167
4. Take the taxi from Lamae to Ranong Bus Terminaltaxi
29h 10m
฿1,789–3,498
Bus via Bangkok
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Morchit 2 Bangkok Bus Terminal to Koh Phayam Pierbus Morchit 2 Bangkok Bus Terminal - Koh Phayam Pier
23h 45m
฿2,838–2,968
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus Route No.909 / ...
2. Take the bus from Morchit 2 Bangkok Bus Terminal to Koh Phayam Pierbus Morchit 2 Bangkok Bus Terminal - Koh Phayam Pier
24h 30m
฿2,565–3,583
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Phuket Town Hotel Transfer to Koh Phayam Pier Ranongbus Phuket Town Hotel Transfer - Koh Phayam Pier Ranong
34h 20m
฿4,921–6,712

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

14Weekly Planes

5h 20mAverage Duration

฿4,012Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 1,170.2 km
Duration: 6h

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

Thai AirAsia and Nok Air fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Ranong Airport (UNN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Ko Phayam via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, Morchit 2 Bangkok Bus Terminal, and Koh Phayam Pier in around 23h 45m.

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