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How to get fromChiang Mai to Phunphinby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Phunphin by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CNX - URT
    2h 4m
    ฿2,957–6,331

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 8 Chiang Mai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II AC / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 31 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Hat Yai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    20h 35m
    ฿438–1,762

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus bus
    22h
    ฿1,395–2,451

  4. Drive 1,305.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Phunphincar car 1,305.5 km
    17h 44m
    ฿4,907–7,088

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2bus bus
    32h 31m
    ฿3,613–4,815

Chiang Mai to Phunphin by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,395Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,084.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Phunphin, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, and three other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani Train Station via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 20h 35m.

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