What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Phuket?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Phuket is to fly which costs ฿2600 - ฿6000 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Phuket?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Phuket is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs ฿2600 - ฿6000.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Mai and Phuket?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Phuket Bus Terminal 2. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 40m.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Phuket?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Phuket is 1226 km. The road distance is 1511.2 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Phuket without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Phuket without a car is to bus which takes 24h 40m and costs ฿3100 - ฿4300.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Phuket?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chiang Mai to Phuket, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Mai to Phuket bus from?

Chiang Mai to Phuket bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.

Bus or fly from Chiang Mai to Phuket?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Phuket is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs ฿2600 - ฿6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿3100 - ฿4300 and takes 24h 40m.

Where does the Chiang Mai to Phuket bus arrive?

Chiang Mai to Phuket bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Phuket?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Phuket is 1511 km. It takes approximately 20h 52m to drive from Chiang Mai to Phuket.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chiang Mai to Phuket?

Book your Chiang Mai to Phuket bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Phuket?

There are 7312+ hotels available in Phuket.

Chiang Mai to Phuket - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Phuket by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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Fly to Phuket International Airport
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1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane CNX - HKT
3h 35m
฿2,689–5,798
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
24h 40m
฿3,100–4,300
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Railay Beach to Phuketbus
25h 58m
Drive 1,511.2 km
1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Phuketcar 1,511.2 km
20h 52m
฿5,680–8,205
Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane CNX - KBV
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry
5h 44m
฿3,713–10,365
Fly to Surat Thani, Bus
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT)plane CNX - URT
2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Phuketbus
6h 50m
฿4,317–7,641

Chiang Mai to Phuket by bus

7Weekly Buses

24h 40mAverage Duration

฿3,100Cheapest 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 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 ฿3,100–4,300 and the journey takes 24h 40m.

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