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

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

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  1. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Phuketferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HKT - CEI
    6h 28m
    ฿3,400–7,241

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Bangkok Khao San Roadbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    28h 49m
    ฿2,150–3,950

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Phuketferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    27h 45m
    ฿3,620–5,910

  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 Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 49m
    ฿2,605–3,614

  5. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KBV - CEI
    7h 20m
    ฿3,528–6,920

  6. Speedboat, ferry to Trang Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Hat Yao Pierferry ferry
    3. Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane TST - CEI
    10h 6m
    ฿5,157–10,235

Ko Phi Phi to Chiang Rai by ferry, foot, night bus, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration28h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,605Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,426.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Phi Phi to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the ferry to Phuket, take the taxi to Sino Inn Phuket Hotel, take the line 8411 bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Chiang Rai via Phuket and Phuket Bus Terminal in around 27h 45m.

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