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How to get fromChiang Rai to Koh Samui Nathon Pierby plane, bus, busferry or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Koh Samui Nathon Pier by plane, bus, busferry, or ferry

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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
    4h
    ฿5,748–14,275

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13busRoute No.909 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
    21h 46m
    ฿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 Saengthong Rice Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry
    35h 22m
    ฿4,287–4,609

  4. 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
    ฿2,976–5,603

  5. 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

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,262Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Koh Samui Nathon Pier, 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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