Chiang Rai to Phuket

Chiang Rai to Phuket

Chiang Rai
Phuket
Sat, May 18
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Chiang Rai to Phuket Schedule

Chiang Rai to Phuket Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Thai Lion Air Economy 09:10 - 15:20฿ 4,700
Nok Air Economy 11:35 - 18:40฿ 4,698
GreenBus VIP Combo 12:00 - 15:40฿ 2,292
Nok Air Economy 15:15 - 21:40฿ 4,348
Thai AirAsia Economy 16:00 - 22:40฿ 5,220
Thai AirAsia Economy 18:15 - 23:25฿ 5,220
Thai Smile Economy 20:45 - 21:55฿ 4,334

Transportation from Chiang Rai to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Chiang Rai to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$48
Fastest Transport4h 10m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure1:10 PM
Departures per day13
Distance1383 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGlassflower, GreenBus, Jed Yord, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways

How to get from Chiang Rai to Phuket

Travelling between Chiang Rai and Phuket is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 154.91 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 47.65.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Phuket?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 28 hours to travel between Chiang Rai and Phuket depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Rai and Phuket. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 40m to reach Phuket.

How much does it cost to get from Chiang Rai to Phuket?

Travelling between Chiang Rai and Phuket can be as cheap as USD 47.65 if you opt for a GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)) bus and as expensive as USD 154.91 if you buy a Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย) flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chiang Rai and Phuket ?

  • 11 by flight from Chiang Rai to Phuket starting from 09:00 Chiang Rai Airport until 13:10 Chiang Rai Airport
  • 2 from Chiang Rai to Phuket starting from 12:00 Mae Sai until 12:00 Mae Sai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chiang Rai to Phuket.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Chiang Rai to Phuket overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chiang Rai and Phuket

GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว))

What is the most popular transport to get from Chiang Rai to Phuket?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 56% chosen flight
  • 43% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other