Phuket Town to Chiang Mai

Phuket Town to Chiang Mai

Phuket Town
Chiang Mai
Mon, May 20
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$58
 
 
$812

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Transportation from Phuket Town to Chiang Mai

Facts about the transport from Phuket Town to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Transport$58
Fastest Transport1h 50m
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure9:55 PM
Departures per day28
Distance1229 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, Glassflower, GreenBus, King Travel, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet

Phuket Town to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

MA
The coach was very spacious, on time and they even stopped 2x for food
Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Mar 25, 2023
DF
Very nice work and great organisation impressive job!
flight Economy, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Mar 23, 2023
TD
Really good !
taxi Premium Car 2pax, Glassflower (Glassflower), Aug 23, 2021
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103 customer reviews
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How to get from Phuket Town to Chiang Mai

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Taxi

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 Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 811.44. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 57.59.

How far is Phuket Town from Chiang Mai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Phuket Town to Chiang Mai. Your trip will be a total of 764 miles (1229 km). The flying distance is 969 miles (1559 km).

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

The travel time from Phuket Town to Chiang Mai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 25 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Phuket Town to Chiang Mai 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 USD 57.59 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 811.44.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 57.59 to USD 57.59;
  • Plane tickets - USD 65.16 to USD 261.19;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 469.84 to USD 811.44.

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

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

  • Flights from Phuket to Chiang Mai depart during the day - there are approximately 23 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 13:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 13:00. There are 1 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Phuket to Chiang Mai any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Phuket to Chiang Mai. 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 USD 65.16.

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 Phuket to Chiang Mai

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

Buses

Taking a bus from Phuket to Chiang Mai 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.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Phuket to Chiang Mai. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 469.84.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Phuket Town to Chiang Mai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Phuket Town to Chiang Mai? 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:

  • 85% users took a plane.
  • 14% decided to go for a bus.
  • 1% Other