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Chiang Mai to Phuket Destination Reviews

Dyasia

The attendeant was very rude and arrogant. I felt as if she treated me less then because i was not Thai. She gave me a sign to not play sound of my phone and or put my feet on the chair in front of me. As well as not speaking on the phone. She did not show any other passengers this and i swear eveyone was either watching tiktoks or answering phone calls. It made me super uncomfortable. On top of that she continued to roll her eyes at me when i did not understand her.

Chiang Mai to Phuket, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Dec 18, 2025

Karen J

Great airport ! Flight was an overall pleasant experience .

Chiang Mai to Phuket, flight Economy, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Dec 15, 2025

Sohreh B

It was a ordinary charter plan and we had a short flight bankog to Chiang mai (ça. 3 hours) so in this case you can say it was okay. But for longer flight I myself will never book air Asia charter ✈️... 🤷‍♀️ ‼️

Chiang Mai to Phuket, flight Economy, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Oct 20, 2025

Elizabeth Y

Great trip! Honestly traveling for 25 hour on this bus definitely didn’t feel like it, felt shorter honestly. The bus attendant did her best to let me know the plan in English which I more than appreciate❤️. Great trip 2 meals included. I recommend brining extra water with you since they give you two small bottles. You also get like a cookie snack with first water and like a hygiene face towel with the second. For food they drop you at like like a food court with a coupon that you exchange for food. There was lots of food to pick from you get two dishes to pick to eat and rice. I’m vegetarian and was tiered so didn’t bother to ask and only picked one that looked like it didn’t have meat but they had 15+dishes which likely a few more could of been meat free. Only small thing was at the end of the trip the AC dripped on me a few times but honestly it was just me that this happened to and a weird quirk. They hand out a blanket about 10-15 min into the ride which is sealed in a plastic bag with a note saying it’s been disinfected. As others mentioned it can be cold to prevent condensation. I was wearing long pants, a long sleeve, and had a fleece. Honestly at first I was hot and took off the coat but as soon as the sun went down I realized yes it can be cold and definitely had on my layers with the blanket to be comfortable (I do run cold though lol). You can adjust the ac so it’s not directly blowing on you. They stop a few time for you to stretch your legs you have about 10min for these stops and 20min for food stops. They do stop at many check points and gas stations for routine things which can be expected. Coming into Phuket we had a police checkpoint and had to show passports so make sure you have yours! While personally was a great trip, I found I was more obsessed at observing out the window than sleeping but definitely very manageable to sleep on the bus! Recommend an eye mask since food is at 11pm and 6am definitely may knock out when it’s light out, if you don’t have a neck pillow like me no worries bc the seats have a built in adjustable neck support which was great! (If your picky you might still want neck pillow but honestly this was best invention I have seen in any form of transport!) Hope this helps! The trip it self said it was around 70usd but this app charged like 96 usd. Recommend paying at bus station if you can to save a bit but again it might not guantee your trip (just option to consider)! Wish you luck on your travels hope this helps!

Chiang Mai to Phuket, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Jul 22, 2025

Selin S

Very good .3626036412786E+24;

Chiang Mai to Phuket, flight Economy, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Jun 30, 2025

Muhammad A

Everything is smooth. Just make sure weights are under the rules.

Chiang Mai to Phuket, flight Economy, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), May 24, 2025

Joseph H

More friendly attitude on airport ,thank you,

Chiang Mai to Phuket, flight Economy, Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์), Apr 24, 2025

Cedric,xavier,claude R

It s easy

Chiang Mai to Phuket, flight Economy, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Mar 18, 2025

Nicolaas V

Quick and great domestic flight

Chiang Mai to Phuket, flight Economy, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Feb 17, 2025

Jade W

Honestly really not that bad. If you compare it to having a 24 hour travel day from country to country, back to back flights and layovers. It’s no different except you get to get comfy on one mode of transport. You stop twice and food is included. Not the greatest but hey it will do. Bring entertainment and snacks and some sleeping aids and you’ll be fine. £50 can’t complain. That’s travel, food and technically accommodation lol. Not a bad option if you’ve left flying too late.

Chiang Mai to Phuket, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Jan 27, 2025

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Chiang Mai to Phuket Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Glassflower	Luxury VIP Van 9pax	Any time	+21h	€600.56
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	06:25	08:30	€91.16	4.6
Flight	Nok Air	Economy	07:00	15:15	€108.82	4.7
Flight	Nok Air	Economy	07:20	15:05	€83.03	4.7
Flight	Nok Air	Economy	07:55	15:05	€133.25	4.7
Flight	Nok Air	Economy	08:15	15:05	€145.47	4.7
Flight	Spring Airlines	Economy	08:45	22:20	€235.64
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	09:05	23:40	€115.75
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	09:25	16:15	€135.21	5.0
Flight	China Eastern Airlines	Economy	10:05	18:00	€585.39
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	10:40	12:50	€122.17	4.5
Flight	Nok Air	Economy	11:05	18:15	€71.11	4.7
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	11:25	13:25	€91.13	4.6
Flight	Nok Air	Economy	11:45	18:15	€145.47	4.7
Flight	Nok Air	Economy	12:05	19:10	€178.05	4.7
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	12:25	19:25	€169.00	4.3
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	12:45	14:50	€226.50	4.6
Flight	Thai Lion Air	Economy	13:05	20:55	€53.82
Flight	Thai Lion Air	Economy	13:30	20:55	€109.62
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	13:55	19:05	€124.11

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Chiang Mai to Phuket

Cheapest Transport	€77
Fastest Transport	2h
Earliest Departure	6:25 AM
Latest Departure	9:40 PM
Departures per day	31
Distance	1435 kilometers
Transport Companies	Bangkok Airways, Easyride Services, GreenBus, Hahn Air Systems, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai Railways, Thai Vietjet, Transport Co

Popular Routes

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 EUR 335.39 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere EUR 149.41.

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 2h. 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 EUR 149.41 if you opt for a Nok Air (นกแอร์) flight and as expensive as EUR 335.39 if you buy a Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส) flight ticket.

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

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 EUR 149.41.

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 Chiang Mai and Phuket

Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Hahn Air Systems, Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), 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

Easyride Services

Chiang Mai to Phuket