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How to get fromChiang Rai to Ko Phuketby plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Phuket by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    2h 25m
    ฿2,542–5,668

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    26h
    ฿3,129–4,900

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Rassada Pierferry ferry
    30h 7m

  4. Drive  1,598.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Phuketcar car 1,598.6 km
    22h 30m
    ฿6,123–8,844

Chiang Rai to Ko Phuket by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26hAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,337.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Lion Mentari, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) hourly. Alternatively, Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿3,129–4,900 and the journey takes 26h.

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