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How to get fromChiang Rai to Ao Nangby plane, bus, train, car or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ao Nang by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Krabi Airport

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    5h 35m
    ฿2,168–5,855

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    25h 38m

  3. Bus, train via Lampang

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 102
    3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    29h

  4. Drive 1,538.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Ao Nangcar car 1,538.2 km
    21h 38m
    ฿5,535–7,995

  5. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry, Longtail Boat

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Railay Beachferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    5h 59m
    ฿3,993–8,545

  6. Fly to Surat Thani, Bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 3m

  7. Bus via Nonthaburi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Opposite Samnak Ngon Khet Chatuchak to Hua Lamphong stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hua Lamphong station to Ao Nang Pierbus bus
    29h 53m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    30h 58m
    ฿3,048–4,905

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,873Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Ao Nang, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and five other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Ao Nang Pier via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Opposite Samnak Ngon Khet Chatuchak, Hua Lamphong station, and Hua Lamphong station in around 29h 53m.

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