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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    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 17m
    ฿3,875–11,121

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Batu Amparferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Pasir Gudangferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Pasir Gudang to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 21h
    ฿3,440–19,222

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,722.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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 a vehicle from Medan to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via Belawan, Batu Ampar, Batam Centre, Pasir Gudang, Terminal Pasir Gudang, Sungai Kolok, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 2d 21h.

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