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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Suratthani 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 37m
    ฿2,440–6,420

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 / ...
    24h 42m
    ฿428–1,790

  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 10m
    ฿4,289

  4. Drive  1,314 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Suratthanicar car 1,314 km
    17h 31m
    ฿6,022–8,698

  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 40m
    ฿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 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm to Surat Thani Townferry ferry Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm - Surat Thani Town
    32h 40m
    ฿3,640–5,351

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

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration24h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,098.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Suratthani, 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 Suratthani 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 24h 42m.

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