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How to get fromMedan to Chiang Maiby train, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Medan to Chiang Mai by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KNO - CNX
    9h 42m
    ฿5,574–8,621

  2. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KNO - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    15h 23m
    ฿4,284–10,951

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,549Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,722.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), take the taxi to Chiang Rai, then take the bus to Chiang Mai.

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