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How to get fromChiang Mai to Senaiby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Senai by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Senai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane CNX - JHB
    5h 15m
    RM 800–1,200

  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 Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Jb Sentraltrain train Ets
    41h 14m
    RM 166–327

  3. Train via Arau

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Arau to Kulaitrain train
    38h 36m
    RM 264–361

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus bus 198
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 to Johor Bahrubus bus
    42h 35m
    RM 455–525

  5. Drive  2,454.8 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Senaicar car 2,454.8 km
    30h 55m
    RM 1,138–1,644

  6. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane CNX - SIN
    2. Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru CIQbus bus
    7h 4m
    RM 591–1,189

  7. Bus via Ko Pha Ngan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Thongsala Pier Koh Phanganbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to TBS Kuala Lumpurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Taman Seri Puteri Skudaibus bus
    2d 2h
    RM 684–747

Chiang Mai to Senai by train, tram, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 36mAverage Duration
TicketRM 264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,972.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

Thai AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Senai International Airport (JHB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Hab Pekan Senai via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], Srt Bang Bamru [Light Red Line], Bang Bamru, Padang Besar Malaysia, Padang Besar, Arau, Kulai, and Terminal Kulai in around 38h 36m.

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