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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KUL - CNX
    5h 59m
    ฿4,434–9,048

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    41h 27m
    ฿625–3,078

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Klia T1 to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sadao Checkpoint to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus
    28h 20m
    ฿4,298–4,829

  4. Train via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Bang Bamrutrain train 46
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    38h 47m
    ฿642–3,001

  5. Drive  2,184.8 km

    1. Drive from Klia to Chiang Maicar car 2,184.8 km
    28h 1m
    ฿9,982–14,418

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    2. Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai Stationbus 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
    36h 24m
    ฿2,961–3,770

Klia to Chiang Mai by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration41h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket฿625Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,815.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Klia T1 to Arcade Chiangmai Bus station via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Danok, Sadao Checkpoint, Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Surathani Talad Kaset Station, and Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani in around 28h 20m.

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