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How to get fromKo Samui (Island) to Chiang Raiby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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

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

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane USM - CEI
    3h 45m
    ฿5,914–13,722

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus Koh Samui Nathon Pier - Arcade Chiangmai Bus station
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    28h 45m
    ฿2,150–2,300

  3. Ferry, bus via Surat Thani

    1. Take the ferry from Maenam Pier to Tapee pier Lomprayahferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    18h 21m
    ฿2,998–3,173

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Bangrak Pier to Mae Haad Koh Taoferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mae Haad Pier Koh Tao to Chiang Mai stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    33h 38m
    ฿5,099–5,949

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Bangrak Pier to Mae Haad Koh Taoferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Koh Tao Pier to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 45m
    ฿5,013–5,163

Ko Samui (Island) to Chiang Rai by ferry, taxi, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,998Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,166.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Chiang Rai via Chiang Mai in around 28h 45m.

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