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How to get fromChiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalby plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminal by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    4h 10m
    ฿2,652–5,878

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
    25h
    ฿1,395–8,161

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier to Phuket Town Transferferry ferry
    31h 56m

  4. Drive  1,594.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalcar car 1,594.6 km
    22h 25m
    ฿7,289–10,528

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    26h 7m
    ฿3,329–5,095

Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminal by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration25hAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,395Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,364.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Phuket Bus Terminal, 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, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 25h.

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