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There are 9 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Krabi by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Krabi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    5h 30m
    ฿2,642–5,818

  2. Bus, train

    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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Na Santrain train 85
    4. Take the bus from Nasan to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus 710 / ...
    32h 49m
    ฿1,222–2,602

  3. Bus via Thung Song

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 to Thung Song Bus Terminalbus bus Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 - Thung Song Bus Terminal
    2. Take the bus from Thungsong Busterminal to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus 440 / ...
    23h 17m
    ฿2,192–2,593

  4. Drive  1,531.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Krabicar car 1,531.9 km
    21h 21m
    ฿6,770–9,779

  5. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Krabi Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    5h 40m
    ฿3,092–6,318

  6. Fly to Trang Airport, bus

    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 Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 41m
    ฿4,226–7,732

  7. 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 438-0
    28h 59m
    ฿3,289–6,145

  8. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus 443-1
    30h 26m
    ฿2,421–5,322

  9. 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 Krabi Van Terminalferry ferry
    43h 20m
    ฿3,900–5,650

Chiang Rai to Krabi by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,345.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Krabi, Thailand?

Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chiang Rai to Krabi Bus Terminal via Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2, Thung Song Bus Terminal, and Thungsong Busterminal in around 23h 17m.

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