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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminal by plane, bus, train, 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
    3h 56m
    ฿2,802–6,018

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    30h 7m
    ฿1,359–3,082

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    26h 7m
    ฿3,102–5,119

  4. Drive  1,594.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalcar car 1,594.6 km
    22h 25m
    ฿6,074–8,773

  5. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    35h
    ฿2,761–4,622

Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminal by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35hAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,761Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,375.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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, Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿2,902–4,900 and the journey takes 26h.

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