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

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There are 5 ways to get from Suratthani to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane URT - CNX
    3h 37m
    ฿2,365–6,629

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 86 Nakhon Si Thammarat - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
    23h 18m
    ฿410–1,762

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    21h 54m
    ฿1,152–6,705

  4. Drive  1,311.6 km

    1. Drive from Suratthani to Chiang Maicar car 1,311.6 km
    17h 30m
    ฿4,973–7,183

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2 to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    31h 35m
    ฿3,789–5,133

Suratthani to Chiang Mai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,789Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,099.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Suratthani, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Suratthani to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via Surat Thani Bus Terminal, Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, แยกคอกวัว;Khok Wua Intersection, Kong Salak, Mochit 2 Bus Depot, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 21h 54m.

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