There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Alor Setar by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Alor Setar
best- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane CNX - AOR
7h 41mRM 585–1,957Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
28h 15mRM 64–257Bus, Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus 198
- Take the bus from Phayao to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
30h 34mRM 277–364Drive 1,714.5 km
- Drive from Chiang Mai to Alor Setarcar 1,714.5 km
23h 30mRM 797–1,151Fly to Hat Yai, train
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane CNX - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
6h 9mRM 350–696Bus, Minivan, train via Phuket
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
37h 34mRM 489–773
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Alor Setar is to train which costs RM 60 - RM 260 and takes 28h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Alor Setar is to fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs RM 350 - RM 700.
No, there is no direct train from Chiang Mai to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Alor Setar via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Alor Setar is 1425 km. The road distance is 1714.5 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Alor Setar without a car is to train which takes 28h 15m and costs RM 60 - RM 260.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Chiang Mai to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Chiang Mai to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Alor Setar is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs RM 550 - RM 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 60 - RM 260 and takes 28h 15m.
Alor Setar is 1h ahead of Chiang Mai. It is currently 10:02 AM in Chiang Mai and 11:02 AM in Alor Setar.
Chiang Mai to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
Malaysia Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and Scoot Tigerair fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Alor Setar (AOR) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Alor Setar via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Hat Yai, and Padang Besar in around 28h 15m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 330–650
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 330–650
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 26–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 28–35
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 26–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 65–71
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–55
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 400–550
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
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Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Alor Setar is 1714 km. It takes approximately 23h 30m to drive from Chiang Mai to Alor Setar.
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