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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane IPH - CNX
    6h 50m
    ฿6,000–21,000

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    38h 15m
    ฿567–2,191

  3. Bus, Minivan

    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 Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus
    24h 48m
    ฿3,054–3,362

  4. Train via Padang Besar

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    34h 44m
    ฿568–2,155

  5. Drive  1,946.5 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Chiang Maicar car 1,946.5 km
    25h 32m
    ฿8,939–12,912

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bukit Kayu Hitambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dannok to Phayaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Maibus bus 198
    35h 17m
    ฿2,786–3,505

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,595.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

Scoot Tigerair, AirAsia, and Thai AirAsia fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Arcade Chiangmai Bus station via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset Station, and Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani in around 24h 48m.

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