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

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There are 4 ways to get from Phuket to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HKT - CNX
    4h 12m
    ฿2,669–6,105

  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 37m
    ฿835–2,687

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    24h 35m
    ฿3,100–4,300

  4. Drive 1,515.3 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Chiang Maicar car 1,515.3 km
    20h 48m
    ฿5,695–8,226

Phuket to Chiang Mai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,226.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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 ฿3,100–4,300 and the journey takes 24h 35m.

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