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How to get fromButterworth to Chiang Maiby car ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Butterworth to Chiang Mai by car ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane PEN - CNX
    7h 32m
    ฿4,638–9,060

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    31h 21m
    ฿846–3,162

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Maibus bus 874 / ...
    30h 49m
    ฿2,488–3,344

  4. Drive 1,806 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Chiang Maicar car 1,806 km
    24h 18m
    ฿6,788–9,804

  5. Train, train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HDY - CNX
    8h 45m
    ฿3,216–6,922

  6. Train to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane AOR - CNX
    9h 16m
    ฿5,385–17,504

  7. Train via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Hua Lamphongtrain train
    4. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Maitrain train
    37h 41m
    ฿856–3,162

  8. Train, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    39h 9m
    ฿4,091–6,312

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,531.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, and Phitsanulok in around 30h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Butterworth to Chiang Mai via Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 31h 21m.

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