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How to get fromChiang Rai to Ko Lanta Yaiby plane, bus, ferry or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Lanta Yai by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Krabi Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Airport to Ko Lantabus bus
    7h 5m
    ฿2,438–6,095

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the bus from กระบี่ to บ้านพระแอะ ;Ban Phra Aebus bus
    34h 47m
    ฿2,397–4,726

  3. Bus, Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    29h 43m
    ฿2,738–7,575

  4. Bus, train, Minivan

    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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Trangtrain train 167
    4. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus bus
    33h

  5. Fly to Trang Airport, Minivan

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane CEI - TST
    2. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus bus
    9h 1m
    ฿2,708–5,375

Chiang Rai to Ko Lanta Yai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,397Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Ko Lanta Yai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to บ้านพระแอะ ;Ban Phra Ae via สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station and กระบี่ in around 34h 47m.

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