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

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

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  1. Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeDMK - CEI
    7h 8m
    ฿1,231–3,171

  2. Minibus, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    20h 27m
    ฿608–2,410

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry
    2. Take the bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chiang RaibusRoute No.909 / ...
    16h 39m
    ฿1,198–1,558

  4. Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeBKK - CEI
    6h 59m
    ฿1,295–3,524

  5. Fast Ferry, bus to Trat Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Khlungbus
    3. Fly from Trat Airport (TDX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeTDX - CEI
    9h 43m
    ฿4,490–29,150

  6. Fast Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Chiang Raibus
    17h 25m
    ฿1,090–1,690

Ko Samet to Chiang Rai by busferry, tram, and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration16h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,198Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 vehicle 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 to Chiang Rai via Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, BTS สะพานควาย;Bts Saphan Khwai, Bus Stop BTS Saphan Khwai, Tour Properties, and Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 in around 16h 39m.

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