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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Patong by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    4h 18m
    ฿2,542–5,848

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    28h
    ฿3,249–5,005

  3. 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 Patong Hotel Transferferry ferry
    46h 50m
    ฿4,350–6,150

  4. Drive  1,604.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Patongcar car 1,604.6 km
    22h 34m
    ฿7,092–10,243

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transfertaxi taxi
    34h 45m
    ฿7,221–15,182

Chiang Rai to Patong by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28hAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,374.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Patong, Phuket province, Thailand?

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Lion Mentari, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) hourly. Alternatively, Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿3,129–4,900 and the journey takes 26h.

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