Chiang Mai to Phuket

Chiang Mai to Phuket

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Chiang Mai to Phuket Schedule

Chiang Mai to Phuket Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Glassflower VIP Van 9pax Any time฿ 19,900
Nok Air Economy 07:10 - 11:10฿ 3,928
Nok Air Economy 08:15 - 15:20฿ 3,528
Nok Air Economy 11:00 - 15:20฿ 3,528
Bangkok Air Economy 12:50 - 20:00฿ 12,260
Nok Air Economy 14:25 - 18:35฿ 3,528
Nok Air Economy 16:10 - 21:25฿ 3,828
Bangkok Air Economy 19:45 - 11:30฿ 7,360
Thai Airways Economy 21:05 - 19:05฿ 5,141
Thai Vietjet Economy 22:25 - 19:40฿ 3,490

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Chiang Mai to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$57
Fastest Transport1h 50m
Earliest Departure10:15 AM
Latest Departure6:45 PM
Departures per day8
Distance1435 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, Glassflower, GreenBus, Thai AirAsia, Thai Railways, Thai Vietjet, Transport Co

Chiang Mai to Phuket Destination Reviews

AS
One of the most comfortable bus rides I had in Asia. Seats are extremely comfortable and the ride felt quite quick. We also arrived 2h early. In contrast to what another comment said, there was a USB charging outlet by ny seat. They're not lying about the temperature though. It was extreme even for this part of the world and the blankets thy gave us didn't help much. I'd recommend wearing layers
Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Jan 27, 2024
JG
Baggage regulations really different from other transport. ????
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flight Economy, Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์), Jan 24, 2024
MZ
We were woken up at 5:30 for breakfast while we had dinner at 23 the night before, everything else was good and fine!
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Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Dec 16, 2023
MT
Very easy booking via 12Go, access to the lounge with free snacks and drinks and catering on board. What more could you want �
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flight Economy, Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Oct 16, 2023
S
A long drive but I slept for the most part. Stopped 3 or 4 times in total and 2 meals are included. You get a blanket which is nice. Seats go pretty far back and are comfortable. There is also a usb-port for charging your phone. 24 hours are over before you know it.
Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Nov 30, 2022
CT
Easy and fast check in at Chiang Mai, very friendly staff in the plain , just in time starting and 20 min earlier arriving at Phuket! Luggage claim was also fast. We can fully recommend the airline and have just booked the next flight with them.
flight Economy, Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์), Nov 1, 2022
FF
Not made clear when bought online that only hand luggage was free and that check in luggage was charge as extra even though mine was under 15kg. Check in on the day at the aéroport was even more expensive! No basic drinks or food provided free of charge. So overall, ticket cost ended up 3x more expensive than other much better company. Very disappointed than it was not made bold clear when bought ticket online.
flight Economy, Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์), Sep 3, 2022
CF
On time, even 20 min before time planned. Everything was correct.
flight Economy, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Aug 14, 2022
DL
Very easy
flight Economy, Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์), Aug 9, 2022
JK
Good flight and exactly on time
flight Economy, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Aug 5, 2022
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How to get from Chiang Mai to Phuket

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 546.26 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 56.97.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 29 hours to travel between Chiang Mai and Phuket depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Mai and Phuket. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 50m. Bus+train does a much slower job and take about 1d 4h 42m to reach Phuket.

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

Travelling between Chiang Mai and Phuket can be as cheap as USD 56.97 if you opt for a Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย) flight and as expensive as USD 546.26 if you buy a Glassflower taxi 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 Mai and Phuket ?

  • 5 from Chiang Mai to Phuket starting from 10:15 Chiang Mai Airport until 18:45 Chiang Mai Airport
  • 1 from Chiang Mai to Phuket starting from 15:00 Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 until 15:00 Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
  • 2 from Chiang Mai to Phuket starting from 00:00 Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer

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

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chiang Mai to Phuket, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 56.99.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Chiang Mai and Phuket

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์)

Bus

Travelling from Chiang Mai 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 Mai and Phuket

GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว))

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Chiang Mai and Phuket

Glassflower

What is the most popular transport to get from Chiang Mai 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

  • 79% decided to fly
  • 19% opted for a bus
  • 2% chosen Bus+Train