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How to get fromPhuket to Mae Rimby plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Phuket to Mae Rim by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Phuket International Airport, Songtaews

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    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HKT - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chang Phueak Bus Terminal to Mae Rimbus bus
    5h 45m
    ฿2,419–7,155

  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 30m
    ฿3,796–3,856

  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 42m
    ฿2,705–4,275

  4. Drive  1,528.5 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Mae Rimcar car 1,528.5 km
    20h 41m
    ฿5,855–8,457

  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 Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KBV - CNX
    6h 57m
    ฿4,245–9,095

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    26h 19m
    ฿3,472–4,674

  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 / ...
    38h 30m
    ฿4,610–4,890

  8. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket Town Hotel Transfer to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pierferry ferry Phuket Town 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
    2d
    ฿4,930–6,130

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,679Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,245.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Mae Rim, Thailand?

Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Mai once daily. Tickets cost ฿3,400–4,600 and the journey takes 24h 35m.

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