Chiang Rai to Phuket

Chiang Rai to Phuket

Chiang Rai
Phuket
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Chiang Rai to Phuket Destination Reviews

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Chiang Rai to Phuket, flight Economy, Nok Air (นกแอร์), Nov 9, 2025
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Chiang Rai to Phuket Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
07:50
22:05
$118.77
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
08:15
17:00
$78.87
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
08:35
14:30
$116.11
  5.0
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
09:00
15:20
$182.99
  5.0
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
09:20
15:05
$109.12
  5.0
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
09:50
15:05
$109.12
  5.0
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
10:10
12:20
$109.54
  5.0
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
10:50
13:05
$74.90
  4.5
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
11:15
19:00
$29.69
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
12:30
20:45
$109.12
  5.0
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
12:55
18:15
$81.89
  5.0
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
13:40
18:45
$112.95
  5.0
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
14:00
20:50
$109.12
  5.0
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
14:25
18:15
$109.12
  5.0
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
14:50
20:45
$93.25
  5.0
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
15:20
23:45
$66.95
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
15:40
22:35
$117.60
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
16:05
22:40
$116.26
  5.0
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
16:25
21:35
$97.17
  5.0
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
17:00
21:25
$196.48
  5.0

How to get from Chiang Rai to Phuket

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 250.13 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 122.10.

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

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 28 hours to travel between Chiang Rai and Phuket depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Rai and Phuket. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 40m to reach Phuket.

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

Travelling between Chiang Rai and Phuket can be as cheap as USD 122.10 if you opt for a Thai Lion Air flight and as expensive as USD 250.13 if you buy a Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย) 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 Chiang Rai and Phuket ?

  • 57 by flight from Chiang Rai to Phuket starting from 08:30 Chiang Rai Airport until 19:15 Chiang Rai Airport

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Chiang Rai 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 Rai and Phuket

GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว))

What is the most popular transport to get from Chiang Rai 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

  • 94% chosen flight
  • 4% opted for a bus
  • 2% chosen flight+taxi

Transportation from Chiang Rai to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Chiang Rai to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$74
Fastest Transport4h 5m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure7:15 PM
Departures per day57
Distance1383 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGlassflower, GreenBus, Jed Yord, Nok Air, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air