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How to get fromKoh Lanta to Chiang Raiby ferry, plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Koh Lanta to Chiang Rai by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta Saladan Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KBV - CEI
    6h 20m
    ฿3,572–6,808

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta Saladan Pier to Koh Jum Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Jum Pier to Ao Nam Mao Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Ao Nam Mao Hotel Transfer to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    5. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    33h 32m
    ฿2,189–5,190

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ban Saladan to Thungsong Busterminalbus bus 440
    2. Take the bus from Thung Song Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus Thung Song Bus Terminal - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
    26h 29m
    ฿2,200–2,597

  4. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta Saladan Pier to Phuket Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HKT - CEI
    6h 15m
    ฿3,741–7,825

  5. Bus to Trang Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Koh Lanta Saladan Pier to Trang Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane TST - CEI
    7h
    ฿3,809–6,749

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Saladan Pier Koh Lanta to Phuket Town Hotel Transferferry ferry Saladan Pier Koh Lanta - Phuket Town Hotel Transfer
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 45m
    ฿4,989–6,789

  7. Ferry, bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer to Koh Phi Phi Ton Sai Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    32h 55m
    ฿3,134–3,695

Koh Lanta to Chiang Rai by ferry, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,381.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Koh Lanta, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Ban Saladan to Chiang Rai via Thungsong Busterminal, Thung Song Bus Terminal, and Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 in around 26h 29m.

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