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How to get fromBan Karon to Chiang Maiby bus, plane, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Karon Circle to Phuket Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HKT - CNX
    4h 37m
    ฿2,400–6,687

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Surat Thani Train 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
    27h 36m
    ฿1,349–2,837

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    24h 57m
    ฿3,839–5,237

  4. Drive  1,526.3 km

    1. Drive from Ban Karon to Chiang Maicar car 1,526.3 km
    20h 42m
    ฿5,758–8,317

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

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,630Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,230.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Ban Karon, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Mai once daily. Tickets cost ฿3,300–4,600 and the journey takes 24h 35m.

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