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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CNX - PEN
    4h
    RM 480–1,100

  2. Train, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    33h 30m
    RM 66–249

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus bus Mochit Terminal - Komtar
    34h 30m
    RM 340–897

  4. Drive  1,824.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to George Towncar car 1,824.2 km
    24h 18m
    RM 1,009–1,457

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to George Town Transferbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - George Town Transfer
    37h 40m
    RM 589–734

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train Chiang Mai Railway Station - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
    2. Take the ferry from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry to Bus Terminal Komtarferry ferry Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry - Bus Terminal Komtar
    41h 24m
    RM 525–640

Chiang Mai to Penang by train, tram, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRM 66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,505 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and four other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Komtar via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Mochit Terminal in around 34h 30m.

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