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How to get fromChiang Rai to Koh Ngaiby plane, ferry, bus or train

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

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  1. Fly to Trang Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane CEI - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Ngaiferry ferry
    8h 11m
    ฿4,178–8,155

  2. Bus, Speedboat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Ngaiferry ferry
    29h 44m
    ฿3,138–5,175

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 102
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Kantangtrain train 167
    4. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Ngaiferry ferry
    33h 12m

  4. Fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Ngaiferry ferry
    9h 5m
    ฿3,528–9,875

  5. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Koh Ngaiferry ferry
    10h 4m
    ฿3,648–8,125

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Station to Koh Lipe Immigration pointferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Koh Ngaiferry ferry
    35h 45m
    ฿3,876–9,286

Chiang Rai to Koh Ngai by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,876Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Koh Ngai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Koh Ngai. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Trang Airport (TST), walk to Trang Airport, take the shuttle to Pak Meng Beach, take the taxi to Hat Yao Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Ngai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Koh Ngai via Phuket Bus Terminal and Rassada Pier Phuket in around 29h 44m.

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