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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Samet by plane, busferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry bus ferry
    7h 13m
    ฿1,956–3,847

  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
    ฿1,292–1,585

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

    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
    ฿1,829–3,404

  4. 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
    ฿5,192–9,638

  5. 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
    21h 24m
    ฿1,332–6,731

Chiang Rai to Ko Samet by bus, foot, and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,332Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 900.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to ARL ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ;Arl Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the train to ARL มักกะสัน;Arl Makkasan, walk to MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburi, take the subway to MRT สุขุมวิท;Mrt Sukhumvit, walk to BTS อโศก;Bts Asok, 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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