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How to get fromChiang Mai to Sungai Petaniby plane, tram, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CNX - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Sungai Petanitram tram
    8h 3m
    RM 602–2,006

  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 Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    28h 49m
    RM 66–279

  3. Bus, Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus bus 198
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    31h 8m
    RM 278–385

  4. Drive 1,770.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Sungai Petanicar car 1,770.7 km
    24h 1m
    RM 812–1,173

  5. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CNX - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    6h 43m
    RM 348–718

  6. Bus, Minivan, tram

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    4. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitram tram
    38h 18m
    RM 482–773

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 582Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,478.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Chiang Mai to Sungai Petani via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Hat Yai, and Padang Besar in around 28h 49m.

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