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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CEI - USM
    3h 59m
    ฿6,042–15,368

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    25h 6m
    ฿1,704–2,540

  3. Bus, ferry via Thong Sala Koh Phangan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    25h 23m
    ฿2,401–3,594

  4. Bus, train

    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
    26h 9m
    ฿3,100–5,116

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Saengthong Rice Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    35h 22m
    ฿5,712–6,618

Chiang Rai to Koh Samui Nathon Pier by bus and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,704Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,189.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

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

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