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There are 7 ways to get from Koh Lanta to Chiang Rai by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta Saladan Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KBV - CEI
    6h 20m
    ฿3,168–6,802

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta Saladan Pier to Koh Jum Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Jum Pier to Ao Nam Mao Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Ao Nam Mao Hotel Transfer to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    5. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    36h 54m
    ฿2,178–4,298

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Saladan Pier Koh Lanta to Phuket Town Hotel Transferferry ferry Saladan Pier Koh Lanta - Phuket Town Hotel Transfer
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 45m
    ฿5,378–7,178

  4. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Saladan Pier Koh Lanta to Phuket Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HKT - CEI
    6h 20m
    ฿4,730–7,970

  5. Ferry to Trang Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Ko Mookferry ferry
    2. Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane TST - CEI
    8h 25m
    ฿4,652–8,092

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ban Saladan to Thungsong Busterminalbus bus 440
    2. Take the bus from Thung Song Bus Terminal to Mae Saibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 12m
    ฿2,260–2,642

  7. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer - Arcade Chiangmai Bus station
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    33h 45m
    ฿2,900–3,050

Koh Lanta to Chiang Rai by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,381.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Koh Lanta, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Ban Saladan to Chiang Rai via Thungsong Busterminal, Thung Song Bus Terminal, and Mae Sai in around 31h 12m.

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