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How to get fromSurat Thani to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Surat Thani to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Surat Thani

    best
    1. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane URT - CEI
    5h 25m
    ฿3,005–5,009

  2. Train, bus via Chiang Mai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 30m
    ฿810–2,412

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Bus Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    23h 30m
    ฿1,562–3,460

  4. Drive  1,398 km

    1. Drive from Surat Thani to Chiang Raicar car 1,398 km
    19h 30m
    ฿5,314–7,676

  5. Minivan to Ranong Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani to Ranong Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane UNN - CEI
    11h 16m
    ฿4,230–6,370

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 86 Nakhon Si Thammarat - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    24h 17m
    ฿870–2,562

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 10m
    ฿3,325–5,448

Surat Thani to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,562Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,242.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat Thani Bus Station to Chiang Rai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 23h 30m.

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