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How to get fromChiang Mai to Ko Phuketby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CNX - HKT
    2h
    ฿2,600–6,000

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    24h 40m
    ฿3,100–4,400

  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 Railay Beach to Phuketbus bus
    25h 58m

  4. Drive 1,511.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Phuketcar car 1,511.2 km
    20h 52m
    ฿5,663–8,180

Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,187.6 km
  • Duration: 2h

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

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia, and five other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) hourly. Alternatively, Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 once daily. Tickets cost ฿3,100–4,400 and the journey takes 24h 40m.

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