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

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

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Fly from Koh Samui Airport
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)USM - CNX
2h 50m
฿5,045–10,613
Bus and ferry, bus via Bangkok
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
24h 59m
฿1,387–1,847
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train station
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Mai
25h 19m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Saengthong Rice Pier
2. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Mai7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
36h 25m
฿3,725–5,125
Bus and ferry to Surat Thani, fly
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airport
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)URT - CNX
5h 57m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San
2. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
28h
฿1,942–2,092

Ko Samui to Chiang Mai by busferry and bus

14Weekly Services

24h 59mAverage Duration

฿1,387Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,057.9 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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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Chiang Mai(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Chiang Mai, sometimes written as Chiengmai or Chiangmai, is the largest city in northern Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai province and the second largest city in Thailand. It is 700. km north of Bangkok in a mountainous region called the Thai highlands and has a population of 1.2 million people as of 2022, which is more than 66 percent of the total population of Chiang Mai province (1.8 million).

Things to do in Chiang Mai

Wat Chedi Luang(Opens in a new window)

Wat Chedi Luang (Thai: วัดเจดีย์หลวง, lit. temple of the big stupa or temple of the royal stupa) is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin.

Wat Chiang Man(Opens in a new window)

Wat Chiang Man (Thai: วัดเชียงมั่น − sometimes also written as Wat Chiang Mun) is a Buddhist temple (Thai language: Wat) inside the old city (which is contained within the city walls and moat) of Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep(Opens in a new window)

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although this is actually the name of the mountain where it's located. It is a sacred site to many Thai people. The temple is 15 km from the city of Chiang Mai. From the temple, impressive views of Chiang Mai can be seen.

Wat Suan Dok(Opens in a new window)

Wat Suan Dok, also known as Wat Buppharam is a Buddhist temple (Wat) in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. It is a Royal Temple of the Third Class. The temple is on Suthep Road, approximately one kilometre west of Suan Dok gate at the west side of the moat.

Places to stay in Chiang Mai

Phor Liang Meun Terracotta Arts(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Thai Akara - Lanna Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Phra Singh Village(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Shangri-La Chiang Mai(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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