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How to get fromChiang Mai to Patongby plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Patong by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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
    3h 52m
    ฿2,449–7,079

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    24h 58m
    ฿3,828–5,151

  3. Train, Bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier to Phuket Town Transferferry ferry
    28h 40m

  4. Drive  1,520.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Patongcar car 1,520.3 km
    20h 38m
    ฿6,981–10,083

  5. Bus via Ko Pha Ngan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Thongsala Pier Koh Phanganbus bus Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer - Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan
    2. Take the bus from Thong Sala Pier Taxi Service Meeting Point to Patong Hotel Transferbus bus Thong Sala Pier Taxi Service Meeting Point - Patong Hotel Transfer
    31h 40m
    ฿4,601

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Thongsala Pier Seatrantrain train Chiang Mai Railway Station - Thongsala Pier Seatran
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Patong Hotel Transferferry ferry Thong Sala Koh Phangan - Patong Hotel Transfer / ...
    42h 20m
    ฿3,790–5,441

Chiang Mai to Patong by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,601Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,225.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia, and three 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 ฿3,400–4,600 and the journey takes 24h 40m.

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