What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Chiang Mai is to fly and bus which costs ฿10000 - ฿16000 and takes 20h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Chiang Mai?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 14h 19m and costs ฿9500 - ฿21000.

How far is it from Melbourne to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Melbourne and Chiang Mai is 7918 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Chiang Mai?

It takes approximately 14h 19m to get from Melbourne to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai is 4h behind Melbourne. It is currently 9:30 AM in Melbourne and 5:30 AM in Chiang Mai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 3385+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.

Melbourne to Chiang Mai - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Chiang Mai by plane or bus

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Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane MEL - CNX
14h 19m
฿9,652–20,652
Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane MEL - CEI
2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
20h 34m
฿10,692–15,482

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

35Weekly Planes

13h 42mAverage Duration

฿8,903Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,918.4 km
Duration: 14h 19m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Cathay Pacific, and six other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 5 times a day.

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