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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 35m
    ฿2,313–8,285

  2. Bus, train via Lampang

    cheapest
    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
    25h 59m
    ฿1,000–3,728

  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 36m
    ฿1,013–3,147

  4. Bus, train

    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
    ฿1,003–3,112

  5. Drive 1,398.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Surat Thanicar car 1,398.6 km
    19h 34m
    ฿5,134–7,416

  6. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus bus
    22h 58m
    ฿1,363–2,812

  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
    ฿2,810–5,062

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration22h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,013Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Surat Thani Bus Terminal via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 22h 58m.

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