Heading from Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate) to Phuket? Our driver picks you up at your hotel, condo or terminal in Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate) and drives you straight to your door in Phuket. It is about 1580 km and roughly 20 h 30 min on the road, at one fixed price per car — not per person.
Going the other way? Phuket to Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate) taxi →
Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate) to Phuket: taxi vs bus vs flight
| Option | Door to door | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Private taxi (Airport Transfer Phuket) | ✓ | About 20 h 30 min, leave any time, luggage in the boot, from 16,900 THB per car. |
| Bus / minivan | ✕ | Cheapest per person, but fixed departures from a bus terminal and usually a transfer to your hotel at the end. |
| Flight | ✕ | Often the fastest on paper, but add check-in, airport transfers and baggage time; one-way fares vary by date. |
Route · 1580 km
Route Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate) → Phuket, step by step
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Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate)
Pick-up in Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate) (hotel, airport, pier or any address)
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Chiang Mai
via Superhighway → Tha Phae Gate
- 20 km
Lamphun
via Hwy 11
- 100 km
Lampang
via Hwy 11
- 260 km
Tak
via Hwy 1
- 360 km
Kamphaeng Phet
via Hwy 1
- 460 km
Nakhon Sawan
via Hwy 1
- 520 km
Chai Nat
via Hwy 1
- 560 km
Sing Buri
via Hwy 32 / Hwy 1
- 600 km
Ang Thong
via Hwy 32
- 630 km
Ayutthaya
via Hwy 32
- 715 km
Kanchanaphisek Outer Ring Road
via Hwy 9 → Hwy 32 (Asian Hwy)
- 740 km
Samut Sakhon
via Hwy 9
- 775 km
Samut Songkhram
via Hwy 35
- 805 km
Wang Manao Junction (Pak Tho)
via Hwy 35 (Rama II)
- 835 km
Phetchaburi
via Hwy 4
- 875 km
Cha-am
via Hwy 4
- 900 km
Hua Hin
via Hwy 4 (Phetkasem)
- 930 km
Pranburi
via Hwy 4 (Phetkasem)
- 990 km
Prachuap Khiri Khan
via Hwy 4
- 1085 km
Bang Saphan (Koh Talu)
via Hwy 4
- 1160 km
Chumphon
via Hwy 4
- 1280 km
Ranong
via Hwy 4
- 1455 km
Takua Pa
via Hwy 4
- 1580 km
Phuket
via Hwy 402 → Hwy 4 · Drop-off at your hotel or home in Phuket
Distances are counted from Phuket town. The driver may change the road for traffic, roadworks or weather; the price stays the same.
Where we drop you in Phuket
Your driver collects you at Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate) and takes you to your door in any of these areas. Name your hotel when you book, because the last stretch differs by coast.
- Patong Beach, Phuket
- Karon Beach
- Kata Beach
- Rawai Beach
- Phuket Old Town
- Laguna Phuket
- Nai Yang Beach
- Phuket Airport (HKT)
Check your exact address when booking.
Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate) to Phuket price by vehicle
Taxi sedan
Toyota Vios / Honda City · 3 passengers · 2 bags
฿16,900
Private sedan
Toyota Corolla Altis / Camry · 3 passengers · 3 bags
฿17,000
SUV 7-seat
Toyota Fortuner / Innova · 6 passengers · 4 bags
฿20,400
VIP Van
Toyota Commuter VIP · 10 passengers · 8 bags
฿27,200
Alphard Luxury
Toyota Alphard · 5 passengers · 4 bags
฿41,400
one way · per car · THB
Questions about Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate) to Phuket
How much is a taxi from Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate) to Phuket?+
A private car from Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate) to Phuket starts at 16,900 THB one way per car, with fuel and expressway tolls included.
How far is Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate) from Phuket and how long does it take?+
The road distance is about 1580 km, around 20 h 30 min of driving. Allow extra time on Fridays and public holidays.
Can you pick us up at the airport, pier or hotel in Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate)?+
Yes. Tell us the exact address, flight or ferry when you book and the driver will meet you there.
Is the price per person or per car?+
Per car. The price is the same whether you travel alone or fill every seat.
How do I book?+
Press BOOKNOW, choose Chiang Mai Old City (Tha Phae Gate) as pick-up and add your date, time and passengers. We confirm by WhatsApp, LINE or email.