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How to get fromKoh Lanta to Chiang Raiby ferry, plane, bus, train, or night bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Koh Lanta to Chiang Rai by ferry, plane, bus, train, or night bus

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  1. Speedboat to Phuket International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phuket Rassada Pierferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HKT - CEI
    6h 58m
    ฿3,879–8,475

  2. Minivan, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ko Lanta to Trangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Trang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    36h 53m
    ฿1,165–2,785

  3. Speedboat, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phuket Rassada Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 15m
    ฿4,099–6,944

  4. Speedboat, Longtail Boat to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Railay Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KBV - CEI
    8h 33m
    ฿3,532–6,775

  5. Ferry to Trang Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Hat Yao Pierferry ferry
    2. Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane TST - CEI
    8h 36m
    ฿4,488–9,493

  6. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladan to กระบี่bus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    29h 54m
    ฿1,671–2,956

Koh Lanta to Chiang Rai by ferry, taxi, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,099Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,458.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Koh Lanta, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Koh Lanta to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the ferry to Phuket Rassada Pier, 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 Koh Lanta to Chiang Rai via Phuket Rassada Pier and Phuket Bus Terminal in around 28h 15m.

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