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How to get fromChiang Rai to Surat Thaniby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    5h 30m
    ฿2,248–5,825

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    24h 37m
    ฿1,003–2,584

  3. Bus, train via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    22h 45m
    ฿1,038–3,484

  4. Drive 1,398.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Surat Thanicar car 1,398.6 km
    19h 34m
    ฿5,025–7,258

  5. Bus, train via Lampang

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 102
    3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    26h 7m

  6. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Surat Thanibus bus
    29h 48m
    ฿1,309–6,335

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    31h 6m
    ฿2,078–3,605

Chiang Rai to Surat Thani by bus, foot, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,038Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Surat Thani, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and four other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Surat Thani via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 29h 48m.

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