Chiang Mai to Surat Thani

When you want to get from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

• Flight
• Bus
• Train

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about GBP 92.10. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as GBP 5.76.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani. Your trip will be a total of 867 miles (1394 km). The flying distance is 667 miles (1072 km).

The travel time from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 27 hours.

The cost of the trip from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as GBP 5.76 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Train - a one-way Train ticket can cost as much as GBP 92.10.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani:

• Bus tickets - GBP 5.76 to GBP 7.40;
• Bus+Train price: GBP 41.94. From Chiang Mai to Surat Thani starting from 20:05 Chiang Mai Arcade 2 until 20:05 Chiang Mai Arcade 2
• Plane tickets - GBP 54.27 to GBP 70.72;
• Train price: GBP 64.96 - GBP 92.10. From Chiang Mai to Surat Thani starting from 15:30 Hua Lamphong until 18:00 Hua Lamphong

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

• Flights from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
• 2 by Bus+Train from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani starting from 20:05 Chiang Mai Arcade 2 until 20:05 Chiang Mai Arcade 2

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is GBP 54.27.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

• It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
• Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani
Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย)

Buses

Taking a bus from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

• If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
• As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
• While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

• 84% users took a plane.
• 16% decided to go for a bus.
• 1% Other