Chiang Mai to Koh Samui

Chiang Mai to Koh Samui

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Chiang Mai to Koh Samui Schedule

Chiang Mai to Koh Samui Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Thai Vietjet Economy 06:45 - 07:20฿ 6,049
Thai Vietjet Economy 08:00 - 20:50฿ 5,950
Bangkok Air Economy 10:10 - 20:20฿ 7,650
Bangkok Air Economy #PG24212:50 - 14:35$ 244.93
Bangkok Air Economy 14:25 - 21:05฿ 6,750
Thai Smile Economy 16:45 - 21:10฿ 11,414
Bangkok Air Economy 19:45 - 07:25฿ 6,710
Bangkok Air Economy 21:55 - 09:55฿ 10,550
Thai Vietjet Economy 22:25 - 15:00฿ 4,280

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure6:35 AM
Latest Departure10:30 PM
Departures per day1
Distance1325 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, GreenBus, Lomprayah, Nakhonchai Air, Seatran Ferry, Thai AirAsia, Thai Railways

Chiang Mai to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

ME
With 12Go Asia Booking everything runs very good!!!
flight Economy, Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Sep 18, 2022
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Everything perfect, thank you
flight Economy, Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Aug 29, 2022
EL
Everything was good, plane left on time, flight was good
flight Economy, Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Aug 25, 2022
GF
The plane was on time,very clean and comfortable. Cabin crew were very efficient and professional.
flight Economy, Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Feb 21, 2020
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How to get from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui

Travelling between Chiang Mai and Koh Samui is possible by Flight, bus, ferry and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+ferry+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 77.97 if you go by Bus+Ferry; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry which will set you back mere USD 77.97.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 27 hours to travel between Chiang Mai and Koh Samui depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Mai and Koh Samui. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Bus+ferry+train does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 30m to reach Koh Samui.

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

Travelling between Chiang Mai and Koh Samui can be as cheap as USD 77.97 if you opt for a Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์) bus+ferry and as expensive as USD 77.97 if you buy a Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์) Bus+Ferry 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 Chiang Mai and Koh Samui ?

  • 1 by Bus+Ferry from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui starting from 09:30 Chiang Mai Nakhonchaiair until 09:30 Chiang Mai Nakhonchaiair

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

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 224.69.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Chiang Mai and Koh Samui

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Bus

Travelling from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chiang Mai and Koh Samui

GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว))

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

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 61% decided to fly
  • 39% chosen flight+Ferry