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How to get fromPatong to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Patong to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HKT - CEI
    4h 32m
    ฿2,639–5,859

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Surat Thani Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    32h 42m
    ฿1,615–3,329

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 21m
    ฿2,971–4,980

  4. Drive  1,604.5 km

    1. Drive from Patong to Chiang Raicar car 1,604.5 km
    22h 33m
    ฿6,145–8,876

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,381Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,374.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Patong, Phuket province, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Lion Mentari, and three other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai once daily. Tickets cost ฿2,902–4,900 and the journey takes 25h 40m.

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