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How to get fromChiang Rai to Ko Sametby plane, ferry, bus, busferry, train, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Samet by plane, ferry, bus, busferry, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    7h 25m
    ฿1,650–3,568

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    23h 14m
    ฿1,255–2,164

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the busferry from Mochit New Van Terminal to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierbusferry bus ferry
    18h 5m
    ฿1,379–1,664

  4. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the ferry from Ekkamai to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    7h 18m
    ฿1,676–4,347

  5. Fly to Trat Airport, car ferry, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane plane CEI - TDX
    2. Take the carferry from Ao Thammachat Pier to Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Piercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Chang Transfer to Nadan Pierferry ferry
    7h 36m
    ฿6,474–11,558

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Rayongbus bus
    18h 10m
    ฿1,373–1,724

  7. Bus, train, ferry via Pattaya

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphongtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Pattayatrain train 887
    4. Take the bus from Pattaya Hotel Transfer to Ban Phe Pierbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Ferry counter to Nadan pierferry ferry
    24h 8m
    ฿1,705–3,255

Chiang Rai to Ko Samet by bus and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 872.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand?

Nakhonchai Air operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Rayong twice daily. Tickets cost ฿1,000–1,300 and the journey takes 16h 5m.

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