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How to get fromKuala Kedah to Chiang Maiby plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane AOR - CNX
    6h 16m
    ฿5,405–17,478

  2. Train, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Drive from Padang Besar to Songkhlacar car
    3. Take the bus from Songkhla to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    34h 38m
    ฿1,441–9,058

  3. Train, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar 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 / ...
    29h 34m
    ฿2,134–3,024

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladan to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร จังหวัดตรัง;Trang Bus Terminalbus bus 757
    4. Take the train from Trang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    42h 36m
    ฿1,603–7,927

  5. Drive 1,724.5 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Kedah to Chiang Maicar car 1,724.5 km
    23h 31m
    ฿6,475–9,353

  6. Ferry, bus, Minivan

    1. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladan to กระบี่bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Station to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    42h 29m
    ฿4,525–10,774

Alor Setar (AOR) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,268Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,427.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) twice daily.

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