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How to get fromChiang Mai to Kuahby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane CNX - LGK
    5h 55m
    RM 605–1,436

  2. Train, 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 ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    30h 16m
    RM 83–299

  3. Bus, Minivan, drive, ferry

    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. Drive from Padang Besar to Tammalang Pier Satuncar car
    5. Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    32h 32m
    RM 418–502

  4. Train, Mini Van, ferry

    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 Trangtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Trang to Satunbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    30h 19m
    RM 189–354

  5. Bus, Minivan, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Station to Satunbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    36h 24m
    RM 579–727

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Satunbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    37h 46m
    RM 238–1,170

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 727Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,399.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

Malaysia Airlines flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 4 times a week.

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