How to travel from Ko Mak to Chiang Rai, Thailand
The distance between Ko Mak and Chiang Rai is around 999km (621 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ko Mak to Chiang Rai by ferry, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chiang Rai → Ko Mak if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Chiang Rai (CEI).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costTHB 2,725($75)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Laem Ngop Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit then take the train to Den Chai then take the bus to Chiang Rai.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,000($55)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Ko Chang Center Point Pier, bus
Take a ferry to Ko Chang Center Point Pier then Ko Samet Na Dan Pier and then to Ban Phe Pier then take the bus to Chiang Rai.
- Duration19hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costTHB 2,470($68)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Mak and Chiang Rai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Mak to Chiang Rai by ferry, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,745 ($48) and will take around 21h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 2,725 ($75).
The distance between Ko Mak and Chiang Rai is around 999km (621 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 932km (579 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Ko Mak and Chiang Rai by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Ko Mak to Chiang Rai is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx THB 2,725 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Mak and Chiang Rai is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,745 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Mak and Chiang Rai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Chiang Rai (CEI). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Mak and Chiang Rai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Chiang Rai (CEI). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Mak to Chiang Rai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Chiang Rai (CEI). instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Chiang Rai is Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) (CEI) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Chiang Rai. Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) (CNX) and Nan Airport (NNT) (NNT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ko Mak to Chiang Rai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Chiang Rai (CEI). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Mak to Chiang Rai is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around THB 2,725 ($75).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Mak and Chiang Rai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 4h 25m | THB 2,725($75) | once daily | 999km (621 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 17h 20m | THB 2,000($55) | once daily | 1,187km (738 miles) |
Ferry to Ko Chang Center Point Pier, bus + 2 similar | 19hrs | THB 2,470($68) | once a week | 1,133km (704 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 21h 5m | THB 1,745($48) | once daily | 1,088km (676 miles) |
| Ferry to Khaosan Road Travel Mart, Bus | 21h 35m | THB 1,780($49) | once daily | 1,094km (680 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Mak and Chiang Rai
Bus companies
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Triple T
Nakhonchai Air
Tara Tour and Travel
The Transport Company
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Thai AirAsia
Nok Air
Thai Lion Mentari
Ferry operators
Boonsiri Ferry
Koh Mak Speedboat Services
Travel Mart
Khokaew Phitsadan
Airports near Chiang Rai
The following major airports near Chiang Rai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Chiang Rai
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
- Distance
- 133km (82 miles) from Chiang Rai
Nan Airport (NNT)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Chiang Rai