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How to get fromChiang Mai to Langkawi Islandsby plane, train, taxi, ferry, bus, or busferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Langkawi Islands by plane, train, taxi, ferry, bus, or busferry

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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
    6h 10m
    RMĀ 650ā€“1,400

  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 ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    33h 50m
    RMĀ 282ā€“756

  3. Train, taxi, 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 taxi from Trang to Hat Yao Piertaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    30h 54m
    RMĀ 292ā€“946

  4. Bus, bus and ferry, 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 busferry from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachbusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    35h 25m
    RMĀ 496ā€“851

  5. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CNX - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 35m
    RMĀ 564ā€“990

  6. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CNX - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 40m
    RMĀ 599ā€“1,390

  7. Bus, Minivan, Longtail Boat, 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 ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    38h 55m
    RMĀ 629ā€“1,742

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRMĀ 849Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,384.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

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

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