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

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There are 10 ways to get from Malaysia to Chiang Mai by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KBR - CNX
    6h 4m
    ฿4,360–14,190

  2. Train via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    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
    34h 45m
    ฿609–2,449

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Maibus bus 874 / ...
    35h 34m
    ฿2,436–3,995

  4. Drive 2,142.4 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Maicar car 2,142.4 km
    27h 50m
    ฿8,044–11,619

  5. Drive to Narathiwat Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Kota Bharu to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)car car
    2. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane NAW - CNX
    6h 7m
    ฿5,432–9,124

  6. Fly from Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane PEN - CNX
    6h 52m
    ฿4,626–9,531

  7. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane SIN - CNX
    6h 25m
    ฿4,566–11,604

  8. Fly from Senai International Airport

    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane JHB - CNX
    7h 15m
    ฿5,574–9,103

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Hua Lamphongtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Maitrain train
    44h 25m
    ฿617–2,344

  10. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 2h
    ฿1,959–11,940

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,456.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

AirAsia, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai via Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 34h 45m.

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