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How to get fromChiang Rai to Surat Thani Airport (URT)by plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Surat Thani Airport (URT) by plane, bus, train, or car

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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
    3h 40m
    ฿2,542–5,668

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 31 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Hat Yai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    23h 6m
    ฿915–2,487

  3. Bus, train via Den Chai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    26h 24m
    ฿959–2,642

  4. Drive 1,387.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Surat Thani Airport (URT)car car 1,387.3 km
    19h 21m
    ฿5,212–7,528

  5. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus bus
    24h 13m
    ฿1,310–2,917

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    32h 37m
    ฿3,387–5,626

Chiang Rai to Surat Thani Airport (URT) by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration24h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,214.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Surat Thani Airport (URT), Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and four 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 Airport via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, Surat Thani Bus Terminal, and Surathani Talad Kaset in around 24h 13m.

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