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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CNX - URT
    3h 46m
    ฿2,472–6,428

  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 Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    21h 31m
    ฿449–1,790

  3. Bus

    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 Van Station Kaset Market 2bus bus Thong Sala Koh Phangan - Van Station Kaset Market 2
    26h 25m
    ฿4,289

  4. Drive  1,313 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Surathanicar car 1,313 km
    17h 30m
    ฿5,029–7,265

  5. Bus via Phuket

    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 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2
    31h 54m
    ฿3,871–5,132

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train Chiang Mai Railway Station - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
    2. Take the ferry from Nathon Pier to Suratthani Town Seatran officeferry ferry Nathon Pier - Suratthani Town Seatran office
    33h
    ฿3,330–4,291

Chiang Mai to Surathani by train, tram, bus, and foot

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration21h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket฿449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,099.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, and two other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Surathani via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], Srt Bang Bamru [Light Red Line], Bang Bamru, Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani station, and Surathani Talad Kaset Station in around 21h 31m.

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