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How to get fromKo Phi Phi to Chiang Maiby ferry, plane, bus, train, night bus, or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Ko Phi Phi to Chiang Mai by ferry, plane, bus, train, night bus, or busferry

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  1. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KBV - CNX
    5h 25m
    ฿3,591–7,744

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร จังหวัดตรัง;Trang Bus Terminalbus bus 446
    3. Take the train from Trang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    32h 42m
    ฿1,551–3,304

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Phuketferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    26h 46m
    ฿3,810–5,943

  4. Ferry, night bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    2. Take the night bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    26h 35m
    ฿2,241–3,694

  5. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Phuketferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HKT - CNX
    5h 57m
    ฿3,460–7,594

  6. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Bangkok Khao San Roadbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    27h 34m
    ฿2,323–6,015

Ko Phi Phi to Chiang Mai by ferry, taxi, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,810Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,254.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Phi Phi to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the ferry to Kong Ka Pier, Krabi, walk to Krabi, take the bus to Krabi Airport, walk to Krabi Airport (KBV) airport, then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Chiang Mai via Phuket and Phuket Bus Terminal 2 in around 26h 46m.

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