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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Phuket by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CNX - HKT
    3h 35m
    ฿2,381–7,117

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    24h 40m
    ฿3,300–4,600

  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 33m

  4. Drive  1,514.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Phuketcar car 1,514.3 km
    20h 34m
    ฿6,922–9,998

  5. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CNX - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Meeting Point to Jian Wanich Pierferry ferry
    5h 41m
    ฿3,455–8,816

  6. 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 Koh Phangan to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus Thong Sala Koh Phangan - Phuket Bus Terminal 1 / ...
    32h 40m
    ฿4,338–4,738

  7. 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 Phantip Office to Phuket Bus Terminal 2ferry ferry Thong Sala Koh Phangan Phantip Office - Phuket Bus Terminal 2 / ...
    42h 20m
    ฿3,690–5,441

Chiang Mai to Phuket by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,226.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Phuket, 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 ฿3,300–4,600 and the journey takes 24h 40m.

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