There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Senai by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Senai International Airport
best- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane CNX - JHB
4h 25mRM 800–1,100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Jb Sentraltrain Ets
38h 59mRM 90–343Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus 198
- Take the bus from Phayao to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Taman Seri Puteri Skudaibus
42h 24mRM 421–632Drive 2,451.8 km
- Drive from Chiang Mai to Senaicar 2,451.8 km
31h 13mRM 1,136–1,641Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane CNX - SIN
- Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru CIQbus
6h 59mRM 578–1,444Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
- Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to JB Larkin Terminalbus
43h 24mRM 317–2,012Train via Kuala Lumpur
- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
- Take the train from KL Sentral to Kulaitrain
44h 46mRM 130–342
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Senai is to train which costs RM 90 - RM 350 and takes 38h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Senai is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs RM 800 - RM 1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Senai. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at OPP Hab Pekan Senai via Phayao, Hat Yai, Penang Komtar and Shell Taman Puteri Skudai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Chiang Mai to Senai. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Jb Sentral via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 59m.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Senai is 1973 km. The road distance is 2451.8 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Senai without a car is to train which takes 38h 59m and costs RM 90 - RM 350.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Senai International Airport (JHB), including transfers and time at the airport.
Chiang Mai to Senai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
Chiang Mai to Senai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Senai is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs RM 800 - RM 1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 90 - RM 350 and takes 38h 59m, you could also bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 420 - RM 650 and takes 42h 24m.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Senai, Malaysia?
Thai AirAsia, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Senai International Airport (JHB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to OPP Hab Pekan Senai via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Hat Yai, Padang Besar, Jb Sentral, and JB Sentral in around 38h 59m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Senai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,400
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,800
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 26–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 28–34
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 26–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 64–70
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
Train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 26–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 28–34
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 26–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 64–70
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–55
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
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Booking & Getting There
There is no direct flight from Chiang Mai International Airport Airport to Senai International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 25m and has one stopover.
Chiang Mai to Senai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Phayao station.
Senai is 1h ahead of Chiang Mai. It is currently 10:43 AM in Chiang Mai and 11:43 AM in Senai.
Chiang Mai to Senai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Senai is 2452 km. It takes approximately 31h 13m to drive from Chiang Mai to Senai.
World Ticket, AirAsia, Thai AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines offer flights from Chiang Mai International Airport Airport to Senai International Airport Airport.
Book your Chiang Mai to Senai train tickets online with 12go.asia.
Book your Chiang Mai to Senai bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
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