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How to get fromPhuket Town to Chiang Maiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Phuket Town to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Phuket International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HKT - CNX
    4h 7m
    ฿2,700–6,100

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    28h 52m
    ฿835–2,682

  3. Bus via Hua Hin

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Hua Hinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus bus
    24h 15m
    ฿1,466–6,613

  4. Drive 1,515.9 km

    1. Drive from Phuket Town to Chiang Maicar car 1,515.9 km
    20h 49m
    ฿5,659–8,174

  5. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KBV - CNX
    7h 15m
    ฿2,981–7,952

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    24h 42m
    ฿3,409–4,747

Phuket Town to Chiang Mai by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,466Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,225.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Phuket Town, 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 vehicle from Phuket Town to Chiang Mai via Phuket Bus Terminal and Hua Hin in around 24h 15m.

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