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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 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Koh Samui Nathon Pier by plane, bus, busferry, 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
    4h
    ฿6,548–14,275

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    25h 58m
    ฿1,535–1,806

  3. Bus, ferry via Ko Tao

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phanganferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    26h 24m
    ฿2,473–3,584

  4. Bus, train, bus and 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 Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    29h 39m

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    2. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    6h 50m
    ฿3,232–6,759

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Rayongbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Rayong to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry 393 Rayong
    33h 5m
    ฿1,811–2,493

  7. 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
    ฿4,327–4,609

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,117Cheapest 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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