What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Phrae?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Phrae is to bus and ferry and bus via Bangkok which costs ฿1300 - ฿1700 and takes 21h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Phrae?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Phrae is to fly and bus which takes 7h 31m and costs ฿7000 - ฿15000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Phrae?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Phrae. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Phrae Bus Terminal via บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, สวนจตุจักร and Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 36m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Phrae?

The distance between Ko Samui and Phrae is 1269 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samui to Phrae without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Phrae without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Bangkok which takes 21h 36m and costs ฿1300 - ฿1700.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Phrae?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Ko Samui to Phrae, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Phrae bus from?

Ko Samui to Phrae bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Phrae bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Phrae bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Phrae?

There are 40+ hotels available in Phrae.

Ko Samui to Phrae - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Ko Samui to Phrae by plane, bus, busferry, ferry, train, taxi, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)USM - CNX
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Lampang
3. Take the bus from Lampang to Phrae Bus Terminal
8h
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 Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Phrae Bus TerminalRoute No.909
21h 36m
฿1,330–1,630
Ferry, bus via Ko Tao
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier
2. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Boonsiri Office Kraisi
3. Take the bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Phrae Bus Terminal
22h 34m
฿2,338–3,038
Bus and ferry, train, taxi
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 Uttaradit
4. Take the taxi from Uttaradit to Phrae
23h 48m
Fly to Sukhothai Airport, bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Sukhothai Airport (THS)USM - THS
2. Take the bus from Sukhothai to Phitsanulok
3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal to Phrae Bus Terminal
10h 39m
฿7,295–11,913
Fly to Lampang, bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Lampang (LPT)USM - LPT
2. Take the bus from Lampang to Phrae Bus Terminal
8h 5m
Fly to Nan, bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Nan (NNT)USM - NNT
2. Take the bus from Nan Nakhonchaiair to Phrae
8h 22m
฿4,775–12,493
Fly to Phitsanulok, bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phitsanulok (PHS)USM - PHS
2. Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal to Phrae Bus Terminal
7h 31m
฿7,230–14,573
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Phrae
25h 41m
฿1,603–2,064
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Saengthong Rice Pier
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phrae Bus TerminalRoute No.909
31h 32m
฿4,014–4,425
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Phrae
19h 1m
฿4,997–7,510

Ko Samui to Phrae by busferry and bus

14Weekly Services

21h 36mAverage Duration

฿1,330Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,268.8 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Phrae, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Phrae. However, you can take the taxi to Koh Samui Airport (USM) airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, take the bus to Lampang, then take the bus to Phrae Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Phrae Bus Terminal via Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South), บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, สวนจตุจักร, ซอยวิภาวดีรังสิต 13;Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 13, and Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 in around 21h 36m.

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