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How to get fromChiang Rai to Surat Thaniby plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Surat Thani by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    5h 20m
    ฿3,002–4,998

  2. Bus, train via Lampang

    cheapest
    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
    26h
    ฿1,185–2,900

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    21h 40m
    ฿1,195–1,981

  4. Drive  1,398.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Surat Thanicar car 1,398.6 km
    19h 28m
    ฿5,357–7,738

  5. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khao San Nara Travel to Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2bus bus Khao San Nara Travel - Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2 / ...
    22h 9m
    ฿1,681–2,077

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Thongsala Pier Koh Phanganbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Surathanibus bus
    30h 40m
    ฿4,934

  7. 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 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nathon Pier to Suratthani Town Seatran officeferry ferry
    37h 30m
    ฿3,890–4,990

Chiang Rai to Surat Thani by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration26hAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,241.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Surat Thani, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2 via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Chatuchak Station, Khaosan Road, and Khao San Nara Travel in around 22h 9m.

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