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How to get fromGeorge Town to Chiang Maiby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane PEN - CNX
    6h 52m
    ฿4,626–9,030

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    32h 21m
    ฿860–3,185

  3. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Maibus bus 874 / ...
    29h 10m
    ฿2,679–3,554

  4. Drive 1,822.5 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Chiang Maicar car 1,822.5 km
    24h 30m
    ฿6,844–9,886

  5. Fly to Lampang, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lampang (LPT)plane plane PEN - LPT
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus bus
    10h 36m
    ฿5,746–16,380

  6. Car ferry, train via Bangkok

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Hua Lamphongtrain train
    5. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Maitrain train
    38h 41m
    ฿870–3,185

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    39h 12m
    ฿4,186–6,386

George Town to Chiang Mai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,679Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,531.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and five other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai via Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, and Phitsanulok in around 29h 10m.

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