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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Phi Phi Le by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    best
    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 Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from McDonald's PP Island Krabi to Maya Bay Floating Pierferry ferry
    11h 25m
    ฿4,042–9,068

  2. Bus, ferry via Bangkok

    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 Floating Pier East Railay to Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pierferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from McDonald's PP Island Krabi to Maya Bay Floating Pierferry ferry
    30h 39m
    ฿3,126–5,071

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer to Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pierferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from McDonald's PP Island Krabi to Maya Bay Floating Pierferry ferry
    41h
    ฿4,061–6,672

  4. 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 Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from McDonald's PP Island Krabi to Maya Bay Floating Pierferry ferry
    2d 5h
    ฿5,250–7,750

  5. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from McDonald's PP Island Krabi to Maya Bay Floating Pierferry ferry
    12h 10m
    ฿4,092–9,168

  6. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport 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 Koh Muk Pier to Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from McDonald's PP Island Krabi to Maya Bay Floating Pierferry ferry
    14h 45m
    ฿5,098–9,624

  7. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CNX - KBV
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from McDonald's PP Island Krabi to Maya Bay Floating Pierferry ferry
    14h 19m
    ฿5,145–12,395

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,409.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Ko Phi Phi Le, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Ko Phi Phi Le. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport, take the ferry to Koh Phi Phi, then take the ferry to Maya Bay Floating Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Maya Bay Floating Pier via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Chatuchak Station, Khaosan Road, Khao San Montanatip, Floating Pier East Railay, and McDonald's PP Island Krabi in around 30h 39m.

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