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How to get fromChiang Mai to Byron Bayby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Byron Bay by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane CNX - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    18h 7m
    $464–1,100

  2. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNX - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    17h 14m
    $569–1,137

  3. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNX - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    16h 6m
    $527–1,199

  4. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane CNX - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    19h 10m
    $857–2,158

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration18h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,937.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 7m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Byron Bay. However, you can fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), walk to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr, then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand B. Alternatively, you can fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Roma Street, walk to Brisbane Roma Street, then take the bus to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station.

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