Koh Samui to Chiang Rai

Koh Samui to Chiang Rai

Koh Samui
Chiang Rai
Mon, May 20
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Koh Samui to Chiang Rai Schedule

Koh Samui to Chiang Rai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Firstplan Transport Services Economy 3pax Any time฿ 1,400
Lomprayah Van 11:30 - 12:30฿ 150
Lomprayah Van 12:00 - 13:00฿ 150
Koh Tao Booking Center Speedboat 15:00 - 15:30฿ 700
Lomprayah Van 17:10 - 18:10฿ 150

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 Air, Firstplan Transport Services, GB Limousine, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomprayah, Thai Vietjet, Thailand Limo by Datum

How to get from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai

Travelling between Koh Samui and Chiang Rai is possible by Ferry, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 63.29 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi+van which will set you back mere USD 4.13.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 1 hours to travel between Koh Samui and Chiang Rai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Koh Samui and Chiang Rai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 10m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 1h to reach Chiang Rai.

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

Travelling between Koh Samui and Chiang Rai can be as cheap as USD 4.13 if you opt for a Lomprayah (ลมพระยา) taxi+van and as expensive as USD 63.29 if you buy a Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส) taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 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
  • 3 from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai starting from 10:30 Samui Haad Rin Queen Pier until 17:00 Samui Haad Rin Queen Pier
  • 59 from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai starting from 00:00 Nathon Beach until 00:00 Nathon Beach

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Koh Samui and Chiang Rai

Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), GB Limousine, Thailand Limo by Datum (บริษัท เดทัมกรุ๊ป จำกัด)

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Koh Samui and Chiang Rai

Koh Tao Booking Center

What is the most popular transport to get from Koh Samui to Chiang Rai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 79% chosen taxi+Van
  • 20% bought a taxi ride
  • 1% Other