There are 5 ways to get from Trang to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane TST - CNX
3h 52m฿2,838–5,163Train
cheapest- Take the train from Trang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 84
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain 9 / ...
28h 45m฿468–1,762Mini Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Trang to Suratthanibus 488
- Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani - Arcade Chiangmai Bus station
15h 8m฿2,058–2,083Drive 1,507.3 km
- Drive from Trang to Chiang Maicar 1,507.3 km
20h 10m฿6,857–9,905Bus
- Take the bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus Trang Bus Terminal - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus
30h 35m฿3,800–5,206
Trang to Chiang Mai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trang to Chiang Mai is to train which costs ฿460 - ฿1800 and takes 28h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Trang to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs ฿2800 - ฿5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Trang to Chiang Mai station. However, there are services departing from Trang and arriving at Arcade Chiangmai Bus station via Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Trang to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Trang and arriving at Chiang Mai via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.
The distance between Trang and Chiang Mai is 1260 km. The road distance is 1507.3 km.
The best way to get from Trang to Chiang Mai without a car is to Mini Bus and bus which takes 15h 8m and costs ฿2050 - ฿2090.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Trang to Chiang Mai, including transfers.
Trang to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Lanta Transport, depart from Trang Bus Terminal station.
Trang to Chiang Mai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Trang station.
The best way to get from Trang to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs ฿2800 - ฿5500. Alternatively, you can Mini Bus and bus, which costs ฿2050 - ฿2090 and takes 15h 8m, you could also train, which costs ฿460 - ฿1800 and takes 28h 45m.
What companies run services between Trang, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?
Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trang to Arcade Chiangmai Bus station via Suratthani and Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani in around 15h 8m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Trang Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–4,700
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Trang Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–4,500
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Trang Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–7,500
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Trang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿270–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿270–330
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿280–370
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿620–680
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿190–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿210–260
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿190–250
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿500–540
Bus from Trang to Suratthani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿160
- Phone
- +66 2 218 1018
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport
Bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Arcade Chiangmai Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,813
- Website
- Nitiphong Phai Boon Transport
- Website
- kbi.dlt.go.th
Bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿606
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +66 2 203 1003
- [email protected]
- Website
- Minibus 1996
Bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿500
- Website
- Minibus 1996
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿3,300–4,600
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
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Booking & Getting There
Trang to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Lanta Transport, arrive at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 station.
Trang to Chiang Mai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trang to Chiang Mai is 1507 km. It takes approximately 20h 10m to drive from Trang to Chiang Mai.
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