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How to get fromChiang Mai to Kuala Lumpurby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane CNX - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    4h 53m
    RM 459–1,033

  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 Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    33h 24m
    RM 76–391

  3. Bus, Minivan

    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 Danokbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Danok to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    36h 42m
    RM 378–512

  4. Drive 2,139 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpurcar car 2,139 km
    27h 57m
    RM 985–1,423

  5. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane CNX - SZB
    5h 54m
    RM 727–1,506

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2d 1h
    RM 237–1,978

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRM 430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,862.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Hat Yai, and Padang Besar in around 33h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Phayao, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai, and Danok in around 36h 42m.

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