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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ao Nang by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Krabi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    5h 36m
    ฿2,672–5,838

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Ao Nang Hotel Transferbus bus
    31h 34m
    ฿1,521–3,478

  3. Bus via Thung Song

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 to Thung Song Bus Terminalbus bus Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 - Thung Song Bus Terminal
    2. Take the bus from Thungsong Busterminal to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus 440 / ...
    24h 9m
    ฿2,287–2,733

  4. Drive  1,538.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Ao Nangcar car 1,538.2 km
    21h 32m
    ฿6,798–9,820

  5. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry ferry
    7h 25m
    ฿3,142–6,968

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus 438-0
    29h 51m
    ฿3,384–6,285

  7. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus 443-1
    31h 17m
    ฿2,516–5,462

  8. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Thongsala Pier Seatrantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railayferry ferry
    47h 20m
    ฿4,000–5,450

Chiang Rai to Ao Nang by bus, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,521Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,363.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Ao Nang, Thailand?

Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chiang Rai to Ban Aonang via Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2, Thung Song Bus Terminal, Thungsong Busterminal, and Krabi Bus Terminal in around 24h 9m.

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