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How to get fromChiang Rai (State) to Ko Samuiby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Ko Samui by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CEI - USM
    6h 24m
    ฿5,769–14,335

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hinbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry
    28h 30m
    ฿2,471–3,414

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Mai Train Station
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train Chiang Mai Railway Station - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
    33h 50m
    ฿3,350–4,450

  4. Fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    6h 59m
    ฿4,941–6,857

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Thongsala Pier Koh Phanganbus bus Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer - Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan
    28h 40m
    ฿4,763

Chiang Rai (State) to Ko Samui by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,471Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,184 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer, Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer, Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan, and Koh Phangan Hotel Transfer in around 28h 40m.

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