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How to get fromChiang Mai to Ko Lanta Yaiby plane, bus, train, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Lanta Yai by plane, bus, train, or busferry

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CNX - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Airport to Ko Lantabus bus
    5h 5m
    ฿3,213–6,748

  2. Train, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Trangtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus bus
    28h 20m
    ฿1,138–2,497

  3. Train, Bus

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from กระบี่ to บ้านพระแอะ ;Ban Phra Aebus bus
    27h 21m

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tour Properties to Hua Lamphong stationbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Hua Lamphong station to Saladan Pier, Koh Lantabusferry bus ferry
    31h 18m
    ฿1,653–2,548

  5. Bus, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Phang Ngabus bus 437
    3. Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to กระบี่bus bus 435
    4. Take the bus from กระบี่ to บ้านพระแอะ ;Ban Phra Aebus bus
    32h 40m
    ฿3,521–5,349

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,467Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,275 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Ko Lanta Yai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Mai to บ้านพระแอะ ;Ban Phra Ae via Phuket Bus Terminal 2, พังงา;Phang-Nga, and กระบี่ in around 32h 40m.

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