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How to get fromPhi Phi Don to Chiang Maiby ferry, plane, night bus, train, busferry or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Phi Phi Don to Chiang Mai by ferry, plane, night bus, train, busferry, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeKBV - CNX
    5h 25m
    ฿2,852–8,150

  2. Ferry, night bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
    2. Take the night bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalnightbus
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
    24h 17m
    ฿1,662–3,800

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Bangkok Khao San Roadbusferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
    28h 34m
    ฿2,200–2,952

  4. Speedboat, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Railay East, Krabiferry
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร จังหวัดตรัง;Trang Bus Terminalbus446
    3. Take the train from Trang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
    32h 39m
    ฿2,352–5,412

  5. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Phuketferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeHKT - CNX
    6h 55m
    ฿2,880–9,800

  6. Ferry, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Station to Phuket Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus
    30h 13m
    ฿2,462–4,480

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Station to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
    34h 13m
    ฿1,867–12,525

Phi Phi Don to Chiang Mai by ferry, foot, night bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,662Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Phi Phi Don, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Phi Phi Don to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the ferry to Kong Ka Pier, Krabi, walk to Krabi, take the bus to Krabi Airport, walk to Krabi Airport (KBV) airport, then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Chiang Mai via Kong Ka Pier, Krabi, Krabi Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 24h 17m.

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