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How to get fromKo Samui to Chiang Maiby plane, busferry, bus, train, taxi or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai by plane, busferry, bus, train, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeUSM - CNX
    2h 13m
    ฿5,125–11,093

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
    24h 59m
    ฿1,387–1,847

  3. Bus and ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain32
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khun Tantrain13
    4. Take the taxi from Khun Tan to Chiang Maitaxi
    27h 26m

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Hua Hin Clock TowerferryKoh Samui Transfer - Hua Hin Clock Tower
    2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus
    25h
    ฿1,855–2,500

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
    28h
    ฿2,042–2,692

Ko Samui to Chiang Mai by busferry and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,387Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) every 4 hours.

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