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How to get fromChiang Mai to George Townby plane, train, tram, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to George Town by plane, train, tram, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CNX - PEN
    5h 10m
    RM 491–1,067

  2. Train, tram, car ferry

    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 tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    5. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    30h 15m
    RM 69–263

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    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 to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    31h 55m
    RM 359–433

  4. Drive  1,821.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to George Towncar car 1,821.2 km
    24h 35m
    RM 844–1,219

  5. Bus

    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 to Prangin Mallbus bus
    39h 18m
    RM 544–795

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
TicketRM 455Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,526.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and four other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Komtar Bus Terminal via Phayao and Hat Yai in around 31h 55m.

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