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How to get fromChiang Rai to Ko Samuiby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CEI - USM
    6h 30m
    ฿5,822–16,398

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Nathon Pier Koh Samui
    24h 30m
    ฿1,695–3,473

  3. Bus, ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    20h 2m
    ฿2,885–3,582

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Mai Train Station
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train Chiang Mai Railway Station - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
    33h 50m
    ฿3,350–4,450

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    7h 5m
    ฿5,009–6,835

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Thongsala Pier Koh Phanganbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    27h 10m
    ฿4,503–4,863

Chiang Rai to Ko Samui by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,188.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 24h 30m.

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