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There are 6 ways to get from Patong to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Phuket International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HKT - CEI
    4h 32m
    ฿2,539–5,859

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 28m
    ฿3,170–4,978

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    4. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    36h 21m
    ฿3,386–5,032

  4. Drive  1,604.5 km

    1. Drive from Patong to Chiang Raicar car 1,604.5 km
    22h 33m
    ฿7,091–10,243

  5. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KBV - CEI
    8h 35m
    ฿3,522–7,433

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Patong Hotel Transfer to Manoh Pier Koh Yao Noiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Manoh Pier to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    34h 15m
    ฿3,964–4,683

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

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,296Cheapest 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 two other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai once daily. Tickets cost ฿3,129–4,900 and the journey takes 25h 40m.

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