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How to get fromChiang Rai to Ao Nangby plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ao Nang by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Krabi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    5h 36m
    ฿3,072–5,838

  2. Bus, ferry, Longtail Boat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Khao San Montanatip to Floating Pier East Railayferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    23h 46m
    ฿1,831–2,477

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    28h 38m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus 438-0
    29h 38m
    ฿3,384–6,310

  5. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry ferry
    7h 25m
    ฿3,242–6,968

  6. Fly to Surat Thani, Bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 41m

  7. Fly to Trang Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane CEI - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Trang Airport to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry ferry
    8h 20m
    ฿4,542–8,568

  8. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus 443-1
    31h 22m
    ฿2,516–5,462

  9. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Thongsala Pier Seatrantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railayferry ferry
    47h 20m
    ฿4,000–5,450

  10. Drive  1,538.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Ao Nangcar car 1,538.2 km
    21h 32m
    ฿5,892–8,510

Chiang Rai to Ao Nang by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,384Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,363.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Ao Nang, Thailand?

Nok Air, Thai Lion Mentari, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Ban Aonang via Phuket Bus Terminal 1 and Krabi Bus Terminal in around 29h 38m.

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