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How to get fromChiang Rai to Ko Sametby plane, busferry, bus, ferry, train or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Samet by plane, busferry, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    7h 26m
    ฿1,448–4,315

  2. Bus, Local Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Rayongbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nuanthip Pier to Ko Sametferry ferry
    17h 34m
    ฿1,118–1,487

  3. Bus, train, taxi, Fast Ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 102
    3. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Utaphaotrain train 997
    4. Take the taxi from Utaphao to Ban Phe Piertaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry ferry
    21h 10m
    ฿1,726–5,194

  4. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Publich Van, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Thepharak Junctionbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    7h 26m
    ฿1,527–5,655

  5. Fly to Trat Airport, bus, Fast Ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane plane CEI - TDX
    2. Take the bus from Khlung to Rayongbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry ferry
    9h 53m
    ฿6,898–20,145

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Mochit New Van Terminal to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierbusferry bus ferry
    20h 25m
    ฿1,539–6,499

Chiang Rai to Ko Samet by bus and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,539Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Ko Samet. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to ตรงข้ามตลาดใหม่ดอนเมือง, take the bus to บิ๊กซีราชดำริ;Big C Rajdamri, walk to BTS ชิดลม;Bts Chit Lom, take the vehicle to BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, walk to Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), then take the vehicle to Ko Samet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Ko Samet via Rayong Bus Terminal, Ban Phe, and Nuanthip Pier in around 17h 34m.

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