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How to get fromIpoh to Chiang Maiby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Ipoh

    best
    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane IPH - CNX
    6h 55m
    ฿6,000–22,000

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam 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
    33h 35m
    ฿856–3,534

  3. Bus via Phitsanulok

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Maibus bus 874 / ...
    32h 21m
    ฿2,579–3,547

  4. Drive 1,945.2 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Chiang Maicar car 1,945.2 km
    25h 49m
    ฿7,311–10,561

  5. Bus to Penang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane PEN - CNX
    8h 40m
    ฿4,775–9,316

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Hua Lamphongtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Maitrain train
    40h 11m
    ฿1,034–2,464

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus 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
    42h 56m
    ฿4,294–6,524

Ipoh (IPH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,595.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

Scoot Tigerair flies from Ipoh (IPH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Chiang Mai via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, and Phitsanulok in around 32h 21m.

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