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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Samui by plane, bus, busferry, 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)planeCEI - USM
    3h 59m
    ฿5,448–12,275

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus TerminalbusRoute No.909 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
    22h 8m
    ฿1,263–1,884

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus TerminalbusRoute No.909 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui TransferferryBoonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    26h 34m
    ฿1,873–2,584

  4. Bus, train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
    2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain102
    3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain85
    4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
    29h 39m

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)planeCEI - URT
    2. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
    6h 50m
    ฿2,976–5,503

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Rayongbus
    2. Take the busferry from Rayong to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry393 Rayong
    33h 5m
    ฿1,761–2,493

  7. Bus, ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus TerminalbusRoute No.909 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Saengthong Rice Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry
    35h 22m
    ฿4,287–4,609

Chiang Rai to Ko Samui by bus and busferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration22h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,263Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) 5 times a day.

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