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There are 7 ways to get from Phuket to Chiang Mai by plane, ferry, bus, 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
    ฿2,369–7,105

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ao Nang McDonalds to Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus
    17h 15m
    ฿3,566

  3. Ferry, train

    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 9
    31h 53m
    ฿2,455–3,965

  4. Drive  1,515.1 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Chiang Maicar car 1,515.1 km
    20h 31m
    ฿6,925–10,003

  5. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KBV - CNX
    3h 59m
    ฿4,260–9,560

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    24h 35m
    ฿3,300–4,600

  7. Bus via Ko Tao

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Mae Haad Koh Taobus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 1 - Mae Haad Koh Tao
    2. Take the bus from Maehad Pier Koh Tao to Chiang Mai Hotel Transferbus bus Maehad Pier Koh Tao - Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer / ...
    37h
    ฿4,550–4,830

Phuket to Chiang Mai by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,566Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,226.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Phuket, 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, Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Mai once daily. Tickets cost ฿3,300–4,600 and the journey takes 24h 35m.

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