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How to Travel from

Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket

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Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$336.96
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$326.09

Thai Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$184.78
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$250.00

Bangkok Airways

Website:
bangkokair.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$239.13
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$250.00

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$152.17
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.39–$152.17

Nok Air

Website:
nokair.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$336.96
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$326.09

Thai Lion Mentari

Website:
lionairthai.com/en/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$391.30

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$239.13
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$250.00

Bus operators

Lomprayah

Phone:
+66 89 873 0008
Website:
lomprayah.com
Bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.07–$34.78
Bus from Railay Beach to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.25–$31.52

Greenbus Thailand

Phone:
+66 5326 6480
Website:
greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
24h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.91–$70.65

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$26.09

Local Minivan Thailand

Bus from Krabi Bus Station to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.91–$7.61

Budsarakham Tour

Phone:
+66 62 717 2926
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/budsarakham-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjF8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTgwMTktOTdjOS03NWVjLTg5ODUtOTk3ZTUyMjM5NDZiLA
Bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$23.91

Sritawong Tour

Phone:
053-244713
Website:
sritawongtour.com/
Bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$23.15–$29.97

Cherdchai Tour

Phone:
+66 61 023 9292
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/cherdchai-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjN8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTdmMjMtOTQ0NS03N2U3LWIxNzYtYjUzOWZjNGQzNDc4LA
Bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.28

Viriya Tour

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/viriya-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjN8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTdmMjMtOTQ0NS03N2U3LWIxNzYtYjUzOWZjNGQzNDc4LA
Bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.28

Train operators

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Chiang Mai to Krung
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$46.74
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$44.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket is to bus via Bangkok which costs $30.43 - $59.78 and takes 25h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $44.57 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Mai and Ko Phuket?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 and arriving at Phuket via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Ko Phuket is 1235 km. The road distance is 1526.3 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket without a car is to bus which takes 24h 44m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket bus from?

Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket bus services, operated by Sritawong Tour, depart from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 station.

Bus or fly from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $44.57 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 24h 44m.

Where does the Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket bus arrive?

Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket bus services, operated by Sritawong Tour, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket is 1526 km. It takes approximately 21h 42m to drive from Chiang Mai to Ko Phuket.

Where can I stay near Ko Phuket?

There are 4975+ hotels available in Ko Phuket. Prices start at $32.91 per night.
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