Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus

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Chiang Mai to Phuket Route Summary

Chiang Mai to Phuket bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Chiang Mai bus station at 15:00h, arriving at Phuket bus station at 15:40h the following day. While latest bus departs at 15:00h, arriving at 15:40h the following day.
Departure station and country Chiang Mai, Thailand
Arrival station and country Phuket, Thailand
Travel Distance 948 mi
Average Trip Duration 00h 40min
Total Departures 2
Popular Operators GreenBus
Lowest Price $86
Transportation Options Bus, Plane


Getting from Chiang Mai and Phuket by bus

The shortest travel distance between Chiang Mai and Phuket is 948 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 15:00 has a travel time of 24:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 24:40h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet, seat belts and multimedia. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Phuket earlier, there are 2 night buses from Chiang Mai to Phuket. The overnight buses depart between and 15:00 and arrive at 15:40 the same day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 20:05, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Chiang Mai to Phuket route

GreenBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 2 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

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Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Chiang Mai or Phuket bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Chiang Mai

You can see information about the departure station and stops Chiang Mai here

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  Phuket

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Phuket here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $86 (One-Way) or $172 (Return).

Travel reviews for Chiang Mai to Phuket bus

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