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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Phi Phi by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    best
    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 Phuket Airport to Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    6h 25m
    ฿3,242–7,168

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Floating Pier East Railaybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Railay Pier to Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    33h 11m
    ฿2,616–4,023

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Town Hotel Transfer to Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pierbus bus Phuket Town Hotel Transfer - Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pier
    28h 30m
    ฿3,927–5,643

  4. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    7h 10m
    ฿3,292–7,268

  5. Fly to Trang Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane CEI - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Muk Pier to Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    9h 45m
    ฿4,298–7,724

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer to Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pierferry ferry
    36h
    ฿3,261–4,772

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Thongsala Pier Seatrantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    2d
    ฿4,450–5,850

Chiang Rai to Ko Phi Phi by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,927Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,402.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pier via Phuket Bus Terminal and Phuket Town Hotel Transfer in around 28h 30m.

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