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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Samui (Island) 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
    3h 40m
    ฿5,142–14,168

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus
    25h 48m
    ฿2,250–4,033

  3. Bus, ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Bangrak Seatran Pierferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Bangrak Seatran Pier
    24h 53m
    ฿2,564–2,659

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boonsiri Khao San office to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus Boonsiri Khao San office - Bangrak Seatran Pier
    24h 53m
    ฿2,432–2,527

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    6h 10m
    ฿3,792–5,518

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Bangrak Seatran Pierferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Bangrak Seatran Pier
    25h 49m
    ฿2,295–3,275

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,564Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,165.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Bangrak Seatran Pier via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, สถานีจตุจักร;Chatuchak Station, ตรงข้ามสำนักงานเขตพระนคร;Phranakhon District Office, and Boonsiri Khao San office in around 24h 53m.

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