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How to get fromChiang Rai to Ko Samui (Island)by plane, bus, ferry, busferry, train or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Samui (Island) by plane, bus, ferry, busferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeCEI - USM
    3h 35m
    ฿4,748–12,175

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via Lipa Noi Pier

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry
    28h 38m
    ฿1,856–2,349

  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 50m
    ฿1,884–2,606

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus TerminalbusRoute No.909 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao Bangkok to Pralarn Pierbusferry
    27h 55m
    ฿2,542–2,853

  5. Bus, train, taxi, 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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chaiyatrain85
    4. Take the taxi from Chaiya to Don Saktaxi
    5. Take the ferry from Don Sak to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry
    6. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Pralarn Pierferry
    29h 28m

Chiang Rai to Ko Samui (Island) by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,884Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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