What is the best way to travel from Chiang Mai to Phuket?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Phuket from Chiang Mai. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Phuket from Chiang Mai?
You can reach Phuket with just £66 by taking a Bus from GreenBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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GreenBus24h 40m015:00Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station15:40PhuketBus Terminal 20BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:40:00. 50 Business ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
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Nok Air4h 10m006:50Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport11:00Phuket AirportPhuket Airport0EconomyA Flight from Nok Air goes from Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 06:50:00 to Phuket Airport, Phuket Airport (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Thai AirAsia2h 0m021:25Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport23:25Phuket AirportPhuket Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai AirAsia goes from Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 21:25:00 to Phuket Airport, Phuket Airport (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £93 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Thai Lion Air5h 35m008:00Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport13:35Phuket AirportPhuket Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Lion Air goes from Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 08:00:00 to Phuket Airport, Phuket Airport (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Bangkok Airways10h 50m012:10Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport23:00Phuket AirportPhuket Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bangkok Airways goes from Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 12:10:00 to Phuket Airport, Phuket Airport (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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Thai Airways International7h 5m009:25Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport16:30Phuket AirportPhuket Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Airways International goes from Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 09:25:00 to Phuket Airport, Phuket Airport (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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GreenBus24h 40m015:00Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station15:40PhuketBus Terminal 20BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 09/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 10/12/2025 15:40:00. 50 Business ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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GreenBus24h 40m015:00Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station15:40PhuketBus Terminal 20BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 10/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:40:00. 50 Business ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Chiang Mai to Phuket?
You can get to Phuket from Chiang Mai in just 2h 0m with a Flight from Thai AirAsia. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Thai AirAsia2h 0m021:25Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport23:25Phuket AirportPhuket Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai AirAsia goes from Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 21:25:00 to Phuket Airport, Phuket Airport (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £93 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Nok Air4h 10m006:50Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport11:00Phuket AirportPhuket Airport0EconomyA Flight from Nok Air goes from Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 06:50:00 to Phuket Airport, Phuket Airport (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Thai Lion Air5h 35m008:00Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport13:35Phuket AirportPhuket Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Lion Air goes from Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 08:00:00 to Phuket Airport, Phuket Airport (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £103 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Thai Airways International7h 5m009:25Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport16:30Phuket AirportPhuket Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Airways International goes from Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 09:25:00 to Phuket Airport, Phuket Airport (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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Bangkok Airways10h 50m012:10Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport23:00Phuket AirportPhuket Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bangkok Airways goes from Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 12:10:00 to Phuket Airport, Phuket Airport (Thailand) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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GreenBus24h 40m015:00Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station15:40PhuketBus Terminal 20BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:40:00. 50 Business ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Fastest Flights Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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GreenBus24h 40m015:00Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station15:40PhuketBus Terminal 20BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 09/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 10/12/2025 15:40:00. 50 Business ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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GreenBus24h 40m015:00Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station15:40PhuketBus Terminal 20BusinessA Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 10/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:40:00. 50 Business ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket
What are the most popular stations in Chiang Mai and Phuket?
In Chiang Mai, you will usually depart from Bus Terminal 1 (Chang Phueak Bus Terminal), Central Station or Arcade Coach Station, while in Phuket you will be arriving at Bus Terminal 2, Bus Terminal 1 or Central Patong Coach Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Phuket from Chiang Mai? With 2 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chiang Mai and Phuket, you can pay as low as £66 with a Bus from GreenBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Thai AirAsia: you will get to Phuket in just 2h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chiang Mai and Phuket are GreenBus, Nok Air and Thai AirAsia, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Chiang Mai and Phuket is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Chiang Mai Airport or to Ban Talat Yai, and look at flights from Chiang Mai Airport, and landing at Phuket Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Chiang Mai to Phuket?
The most popular companies between Chiang Mai and Phuket, are GreenBus, Nok Air and Thai AirAsia. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: GreenBus
Airlines: Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Chiang Mai to Phuket
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chiang Mai to Phuket. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Chiang Mai to Phuket
How can I reach Phuket from Chiang Mai?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Phuket from Chiang Mai.
How far is Phuket from Chiang Mai?
The distance between Chiang Mai and Phuket is 1,205.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chiang Mai and Phuket?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 33 kgs of CO2, a train 42 kgs, a car 205 kgs, and a flight 297 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chiang Mai to Phuket?
You can get to Phuket with just £66 by taking a Bus from GreenBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Phuket?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Phuket in just 2h 0m with a Flight from Thai AirAsia.
More routes to Chiang Mai and to Phuket
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Chiang Mai and to Phuket. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
