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How to get fromPatong to Chiang Maiby plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Patong to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Phuket International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HKT - CNX
    4h 17m
    ฿2,399–7,179

  2. Bus via Surat Thani

    1. Take the bus from Surin Transfer to Surat City Agricural Market 2bus bus Surin Transfer - Surat City Agricural Market 2
    2. Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani - Arcade Chiangmai Bus station
    17h 14m
    ฿2,976–3,093

  3. Ferry, train via Bangkok

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    28h 44m
    ฿2,926–4,522

  4. Drive  1,518.5 km

    1. Drive from Patong to Chiang Maicar car 1,518.5 km
    20h 35m
    ฿5,817–8,401

  5. Bus, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Patong Beach Hotel Transfer to Phuket Rassada Pierbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KBV - CNX
    6h 14m
    ฿4,840–9,640

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    28h 37m
    ฿3,709–4,989

  7. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Patong Hotel Transfer to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pierferry ferry Patong Hotel Transfer - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
    2. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Chiang Mai stationtrain train Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier - Chiang Mai station
    47h
    ฿4,679–5,819

Patong to Chiang Mai by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,976Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,224.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Patong, Phuket province, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patong to Arcade Chiangmai Bus station via Surin Beach, Surin Transfer, Surat City Agricural Market 2, and Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani in around 17h 14m.

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