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How to get fromChiang Rai to Phuket province (State)by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Phuket province (State) by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus

    best
    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 Bus to Mueang Phuket District Officebus bus
    4h 3m
    ฿2,512–5,768

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    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 Ao Nang Mcdonaldbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Meeting Point to Jian Wanich Pierferry ferry
    33h 49m
    ฿2,121–4,178

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    26h
    ฿3,129–4,900

  4. Drive  1,598.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Phuketcar car 1,598.6 km
    22h 30m
    ฿7,065–10,205

  5. 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 Laem Hin Pier Phuket Townferry ferry
    8h
    ฿4,102–7,238

Chiang Rai to Phuket province (State) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26hAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,377.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Phuket province (State), Thailand?

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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