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How to get fromKedah to Chiang Maiby plane, bus, tram, train, car, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Kedah to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, tram, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LGK - CNX
    5h 25m
    ฿5,032–9,392

  2. Tram, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartram tram
    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
    33h 4m
    ฿528–2,001

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Pusat Bandar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus 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
    23h 26m
    ฿3,023–3,050

  4. Drive  1,772.7 km

    1. Drive from Sungai Petani to Chiang Maicar car 1,772.7 km
    23h 38m
    ฿6,790–9,808

  5. Fly from Alor Setar

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane AOR - CNX
    5h 53m
    ฿5,756–18,303

  6. Train, bus to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HDY - CNX
    6h 11m
    ฿4,381–6,788

  7. Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty to Trang Train Stationferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Trang station to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KBV - CNX
    8h 58m
    ฿5,995–11,816

  8. Train, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Uttaradit Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Uttaradit to Chiang Maibus bus 876
    29h 25m
    ฿2,088–2,748

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    36h 2m
    ฿528–2,148

Kedah to Chiang Mai by tram, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket฿528Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,399.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

AirAsia, Scoot Tigerair, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pusat Bandar to Arcade Chiangmai Bus station via (M1) Penang Sentral, Butterworth Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset Station, and Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani in around 23h 26m.

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