Rome2Rio

How to get fromPhuket to Chiang Rai (State)by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

Find Transport to Chiang Rai (State)

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Phuket to Chiang Rai (State) by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Phuket International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HKT - CEI
    4h 38m
    ฿2,609–5,785

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    25h 40m
    ฿3,129–4,900

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    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 Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    4. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    32h 39m
    ฿2,915–5,365

  4. Drive  1,601.3 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Chiang Raicar car 1,601.3 km
    22h 30m
    ฿6,133–8,859

  5. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KBV - CEI
    7h 30m
    ฿4,435–7,225

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    33h 25m
    ฿3,480–4,167

Phuket to Chiang Rai (State) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,129Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Phuket to Chiang Rai (State).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,376 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Chiang Rai (State), Thailand?

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai once daily. Tickets cost ฿3,129–4,900 and the journey takes 25h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Rome from the airport, 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There