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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Surat Thani by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Surat Thani

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    5h 25m
    ฿2,902–5,198

  2. Bus, train #2

    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 31 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Hat Yai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    22h 44m
    ฿915–2,564

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus bus
    21h 46m
    ฿1,511–2,250

  4. Bus, train via Den Chai

    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
    26h 2m
    ฿959–2,680

  5. Drive  1,398.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Surat Thanicar car 1,398.6 km
    19h 32m
    ฿5,303–7,659

  6. Fly to Krabi Airport, Minivan

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Marketbus bus
    8h 40m
    ฿3,077–6,288

  7. Fly to Ranong Airport, Minivan

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Ranong Airport (UNN)plane plane CEI - UNN
    2. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus bus
    10h 27m
    ฿4,232–6,358

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 31 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Hat Yai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    21h 49m
    ฿1,181–1,950

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    31h 12m
    ฿3,322–5,407

Chiang Rai to Surat Thani by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,511Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,241.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and two 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 Bus Terminal via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, สถานีจตุจักร;Chatuchak Station, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 21h 46m.

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