Koh Samui to Chiang Rai

Koh Samui to Chiang Rai

Koh Samui
Chiang Rai
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Koh Samui to Chiang Rai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Easyride Services
Van 8pax
Any time
+22h 30m
$923.02
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
06:45
12:00
$162.34
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
07:45
07:55
$233.66
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
08:05
15:10
$271.34
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
08:30
19:25
$122.92
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
08:50
18:20
$852.64
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
09:20
19:25
$122.92
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
10:00
08:10
$139.44
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
11:00
18:35
$233.08
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
12:30
10:20
$183.21
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
13:20
19:25
$270.57
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
14:35
07:55
$238.87
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
15:05
10:20
$191.91
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
15:50
10:20
$183.21
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
16:35
09:45
$232.50
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
17:10
07:55
$241.77
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
17:35
07:55
$224.96
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
18:15
10:20
$183.21
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
18:55
07:55
$231.34
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
19:15
07:55
$281.49

How to get from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai

When you want to get from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 71.00. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi+van as a taxi+van ticket costs as low as USD 4.63.

How far is Koh Samui from Chiang Rai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai. Your trip will be a total of 6 miles (9 km). The flying distance is 6 miles (9 km).

How long does it take to get from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai?

The travel time from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 1 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai?

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Lomprayah (ลมพระยา): travelling by taxi+van expect to pay as low as USD 4.63 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 71.00.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai:

  • taxi+Van price: USD 4.63. From Koh Samui to Chiang Rai starting from 11:30 Maenam Pier until 17:10 Maenam Pier
  • Ferry tickets - USD 9.26 to USD 21.61.
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 56.92. From Koh Samui to Chiang Rai starting from 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • flight price: USD 236.19 - USD 244.68. From Koh Samui to Chiang Rai starting from 07:15 Koh Samui Airport until 21:40 Koh Samui Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 18.52 to USD 71.00.

How many trips per day are there between Koh Samui and Chiang Rai?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 4 by flight from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai starting from 07:15 Koh Samui Airport until 21:40 Koh Samui Airport
  • 4 by taxi+Van from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai starting from 11:30 Maenam Pier until 17:10 Maenam Pier
  • Ferries leave from Koh Samui for Chiang Rai 3 times a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 18.52.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions..

The most popular transport from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 79% chosen taxi+Van
  • 20% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport10m
Earliest Departure7:15 AM
Latest Departure9:40 PM
Departures per day70
Distance9 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Airways, Firstplan Transport Services, Koh Tao Booking Center, Thai Vietjet, Thailand Limo by Datum