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How to get fromKo Samet to Chiang Raiby ferry, bus, plane, busferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samet to Chiang Rai by ferry, bus, plane, busferry, or train

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  1. Local Ferry, Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus bus
    3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    7h 43m
    ฿1,717–3,101

  2. Fast Ferry, Minibus, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    20h 43m
    ฿914–1,970

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    17h 4m
    ฿1,067–2,169

  4. Local Ferry, Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus bus
    3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    7h 34m
    ฿1,844–3,549

  5. Fast Ferry, bus to Trat Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Khlungbus bus
    3. Fly from Trat Airport (TDX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane TDX - CEI
    10h 48m
    ฿5,090–9,650

  6. Fast Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Chiang Raibus bus
    17h 35m
    ฿1,290–1,690

Ko Samet to Chiang Rai by busferry and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,067Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 909.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samet to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the ferry to Nuanthip Pier, walk to Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe, take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai, walk to BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, take the vehicle to BTS อนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ;Bts Victory Monument, walk to อนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ, take the bus to ตลาดใหม่ดอนเมือง, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Chiang Rai via Mochit New Van Terminal, หน้าสถานีขนส่งหมอชิต 2;Mo Chit Bus Terminal, ซอยวิภาวดีรังสิต 13;Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 13, and Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 in around 17h 4m.

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