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How to get fromChiang Mai to Medanby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Medan by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane CNX - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    7h 50m
    Rp 2,111,238–7,633,596

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Pasir Gudangbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pasir Gudang to Batam Centreferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Belawanferry ferry
    2d 22h
    Rp 1,622,157–7,661,483

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Pasir Gudangbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pasir Gudang to Batam Centreferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Belawanferry ferry
    2d 22h
    Rp 1,916,859–7,867,546

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRp 2,071,237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,722.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Medan. However, you can fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, then take the train to Medan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Medan via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Rantau Panjang, Terminal Pasir Gudang, Pasir Gudang, Batam Centre, Batu Ampar, and Belawan in around 2d 22h.

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