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How to get fromChiang Rai to Phuketby plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Phuket by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    4h
    ฿2,507–5,768

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    26h
    ฿3,129–4,900

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    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
    5. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Rassada Pierferry ferry
    33h 41m
    ฿2,886–4,843

  4. Drive  1,598.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Phuketcar car 1,598.6 km
    22h 30m
    ฿7,065–10,205

  5. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Meeting Point to Jian Wanich Pierferry ferry
    7h 51m
    ฿3,272–6,938

Chiang Rai to Phuket by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26hAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,375.8 km
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Phuket, Thailand?

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Lion Mentari, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) hourly. Alternatively, Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿3,129–4,900 and the journey takes 26h.

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