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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kedah to Chiang Mai by plane, train, bus, or car

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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 10m
    ฿5,825–12,384

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    30h 47m
    ฿757–3,041

  3. Train, Minivan, bus via Phitsanulok

    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 to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Maibus bus 874 / ...
    28h 55m
    ฿2,232–3,151

  4. Drive 1,771.5 km

    1. Drive from Sungai Petani to Chiang Maicar car 1,771.5 km
    23h 56m
    ฿6,658–9,617

  5. Fly from Alor Setar

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane AOR - CNX
    6h 8m
    ฿5,251–17,297

  6. Train, train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HDY - CNX
    7h 37m
    ฿3,015–6,650

  7. Train via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Hua Lamphongtrain train
    4. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Maitrain train
    37h 7m
    ฿767–3,041

  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 Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    38h 35m
    ฿4,002–6,191

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,399.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sungai Petani to Chiang Mai via Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 30h 47m.

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