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There are 5 ways to get from Phuket to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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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 46m
    ฿2,608–5,946

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    25h 40m
    ฿3,129–4,900

  3. Drive  1,601.3 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Chiang Raicar car 1,601.3 km
    22h 30m
    ฿7,077–10,222

  4. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KBV - CEI
    5h 55m
    ฿4,100–7,240

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Koh Phi Phiferry 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 25m
    ฿3,480–4,161

Phuket to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,374.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Phuket, 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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