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There are 5 ways to get from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Surat Thani

    best
    1. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane URT - CEI
    5h 35m
    ฿3,005–5,009

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani - Arcade Chiangmai Bus station
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    15h 45m
    ฿2,213–2,363

  3. Drive  1,398 km

    1. Drive from Surat Thani to Chiang Raicar car 1,398 km
    19h 30m
    ฿6,179–8,925

  4. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Surat City Agricural Market 2 to Phuket Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HKT - CEI
    7h 45m
    ฿3,315–6,555

  5. Bus via Ko Tao

    1. Take the bus from Udomrat Office to Mae Haad Koh Taobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Koh Tao Pier to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    30h 45m
    ฿4,514–5,124

Surat Thani to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,242.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Chiang Rai via Chiang Mai in around 15h 45m.

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