Phuket to Chiang Rai

Phuket to Chiang Rai

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Phuket to Chiang Rai Schedule

Phuket to Chiang Rai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Hahn Air Systems Economy #H1474208:15 - 10:25฿ 3,979
Nok Air Economy 11:40 - 18:15฿ 5,878
Thai Vietjet Economy 13:00 - 19:25฿ 3,089
Nok Air Economy 15:20 - 20:15฿ 7,688
Nok Air Economy 23:10 - 08:15฿ 3,102

Transportation from Phuket to Chiang Rai

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Chiang Rai

Cheapest Transport$48
Fastest Transport2h 10m
Earliest Departure8:15 AM
Latest Departure1:30 PM
Departures per day4
Distance1362 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreenBus, Hahn Air Systems, Thai Vietjet

Phuket to Chiang Rai Destination Reviews

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It was a Good flight. We arrived at the Right time.
flight Economy, Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์), Jan 10, 2022
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How to get from Phuket to Chiang Rai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 109.23 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 47.87.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 28 hours to travel between Phuket and Chiang Rai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Phuket and Chiang Rai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 15m to reach Chiang Rai.

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

Travelling between Phuket and Chiang Rai can be as cheap as USD 47.87 if you opt for a GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)) bus and as expensive as USD 109.23 if you buy a Hahn Air Systems 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 Phuket and Chiang Rai ?

  • 2 from Phuket to Chiang Rai starting from 08:15 Phuket Airport until 08:15 Phuket Airport
  • 2 from Phuket to Chiang Rai starting from 13:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 13:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2

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

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 Phuket to Chiang Rai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 79.41.

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 Phuket and Chiang Rai

Hahn Air Systems, Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์)

Bus

Travelling from Phuket to Chiang Rai 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 Phuket and Chiang Rai

GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว))

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

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

  • 90% decided to fly
  • 10% opted for a bus