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How to get fromChiang Mai to Kuala Perlisby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Kuala Perlis by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CNX - AOR
    2. Take the taxi from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Perlistaxi taxi
    7h 27m
    RM 702–2,058

  2. Train, drive

    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 Padang Besartrain train
    3. Drive from Padang Besar to Kuala Perliscar car
    30h 1m
    RM 83–251

  3. Train

    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
    28h 34m
    RM 94–381

  4. 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 Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    30h 54m
    RM 305–392

  5. Drive 1,687.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Kuala Perliscar car 1,687.5 km
    23h 25m
    RM 782–1,130

  6. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CNX - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    6h 27m
    RM 390–823

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket bus Terminal 1 to Na Lanta Restaurant, Koh Lantabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    40h 30m
    RM 608–1,531

Chiang Mai to Kuala Perlis by bus, taxi, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRM 608Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,457 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Chiang Mai to Kuala Perlis via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Hat Yai, Padang Besar, Padang Besar, and Arau in around 28h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Kuala Perlis via Phayao, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Padang Besar, Padang Besar, and Arau in around 30h 54m.

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