The distance between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Chiang Mai is around 1,252km (778 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ao Phang Nga National Park to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chiang Mai → Ao Phang Nga National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Phuket (HKT) to Chiang Mai (CNX).
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+ 5 othersTake the bus to Southern Bus Terminal and then to Chiang Mai Arcade 2.
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Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal then take the train to Chiang Mai.
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There are several options for getting from Ao Phang Nga National Park to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around THB 1,345 ($37) and will take around 20h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,215 ($115).
The distance between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Chiang Mai is around 1,252km (778 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,197km (744 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Ao Phang Nga National Park and Chiang Mai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ao Phang Nga National Park to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx THB 4,215 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Chiang Mai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 1,345 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Chiang Mai. We recommend that you fly from Phuket (HKT) to Chiang Mai (CNX). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ao Phang Nga National Park and Chiang Mai. It typically takes around 22h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ao Phang Nga National Park to Chiang Mai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phang Nga, Southern Bus Terminal, Bus Stop BTS Ratchathewi and Akhan Chinnawat 3 Borisat Tri Phet. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22h 15m.
Lignite Tour, Bangkok Busline, Sombat Tour, Local bus and Greenbus Thailand run regular bus services between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Chiang Mai. Buses run twice daily and take around 22h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Ao Phang Nga National Park and Chiang Mai. Flights depart from Phuket (HKT) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Chiang Mai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.
Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Smile, Thai Lion Mentari, Nok Air and Air ACT fly between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Chiang Mai. Flights depart from Phuket (HKT) and and arrive into Chiang Mai (CNX). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.
The flight from Ao Phang Nga National Park to Chiang Mai typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Phuket (HKT) and and arrive into Chiang Mai (CNX).
The closest major airport to Chiang Mai is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) (CNX) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Chiang Mai. Lampang Airport (LPT) (LPT) and Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) (CEI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ao Phang Nga National Park and Chiang Mai. The distance is around 1,445km (898 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ao Phang Nga National Park to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around THB 4,215 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 20m | THB 4,215($115) | every 15 mins | 1,252km (778 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 22h 15m | THB 2,145($59) | twice daily | 1,492km (927 miles) |
Bus via Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 1 day 2h | THB 2,360($65) | once daily | 1,669km (1,037 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 20h 35m | THB 1,345($37) | twice daily | 1,524km (947 miles) |
Taxi and Train | 23h 25m | THB 2,395($66) | once daily | 1,540km (957 miles) |
Drive | 20h 25m | THB 4,650($130) | on demand | 1,445km (898 miles) |
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Smile
Thai Lion Mentari
Nok Air
State Railway of Thailand
The Transport Company
Lignite Tour
Bangkok Busline
Sombat Tour
Local bus
The following major airports near Chiang Mai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.