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How to get fromChiang Rai to Ko Samui (Island)by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Samui (Island) by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CEI - USM
    4h 10m
    ฿5,642–14,168

  2. Bus, train

    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 train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train
    31h 14m
    ฿2,273–2,983

  3. Bus, ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Mae Haad Koh Tao to Lomprayah Bangrak Pierferry ferry
    22h 2m
    ฿2,886–3,688

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Thongsala Pier Koh Phanganbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Petcherat Marina Bangrakferry ferry
    27h
    ฿4,523–4,703

  5. Bus, ferry #2

    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 Bangrak Seatran Pierferry ferry
    27h 30m
    ฿2,450–3,393

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Thongsala Pier Seatrantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Petcherat Marina Bangrakferry ferry
    38h 40m
    ฿3,560–4,940

Chiang Rai to Ko Samui (Island) by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,165.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Ko Samui (Island), 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.

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