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How to get fromChiang Rai to Suratthaniby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Suratthani 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)planeCEI - URT
    5h 38m
    ฿2,348–4,825

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus TerminalbusRoute No.909 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain85
    24h 40m
    ฿983–2,684

  3. Bus, train via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus TerminalbusRoute No.909 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain85
    22h 39m
    ฿994–2,719

  4. Bus, train via Lampang

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
    2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain102
    3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain85
    26h 4m

  5. Fly to Ranong Airport, Minivan

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Ranong Airport (UNN)planeCEI - UNN
    2. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus
    12h 37m
    ฿3,738–7,145

  6. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus TerminalbusRoute No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus
    22h 53m
    ฿1,323–1,984

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
    31h 9m
    ฿2,068–3,605

  8. Drive 1,398.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Suratthanicar1,398.3 km
    19h 37m
    ฿4,935–7,128

Chiang Rai to Suratthani by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration22h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket฿994Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Suratthani, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Nok Air, 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 Suratthani via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, and Surat Thani Bus Terminal in around 22h 53m.

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