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How to get fromChiang Mai to Alor Setarby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Alor Setar by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CNX - AOR
    6h 47m
    RM 573–1,817

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    28h 15m
    RM 63–256

  3. Bus, Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus bus 198
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    30h 34m
    RM 277–364

  4. Drive  1,717.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Alor Setarcar car 1,717.5 km
    23h 12m
    RM 795–1,149

  5. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CNX - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    6h 9m
    RM 349–687

  6. Bus, Minivan, train via Phuket

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    37h 34m
    RM 495–769

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRM 543Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,418.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Alor Setar (AOR) twice daily. 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.

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