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

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  1. Fly to Langkawi International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane CNX - LGK
    5h 40m
    RM 609–1,104

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    34h 7m
    RM 62–259

  3. Train via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    32h 2m
    RM 64–263

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus bus 198
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Dannokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworthbus bus
    33h 56m
    RM 307–362

  5. Drive  1,773.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Sungai Petanicar car 1,773.7 km
    23h 43m
    RM 978–1,412

  6. Fly to Alor Setar

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CNX - AOR
    6h 47m
    RM 631–1,943

  7. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CNX - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    5h 44m
    RM 557–829

  8. Bus, Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Thongsala Pier Koh Phanganbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thong Sala Koh Phangan 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 Sungai Petanitrain train
    41h 21m
    RM 544–646

Chiang Mai to Kedah by train and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,399.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Sungai Petani via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], Srt Bang Bamru [Light Red Line], Bang Bamru, Padang Besar Malaysia, and Padang Besar in around 32h 2m.

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