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How to get fromPadang Besar to Chiang Maiby train, plane, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Padang Besar to Chiang Mai by train, plane, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train to Hat Yai, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HDY - CNX
    5h 54m
    ฿2,875–6,422

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    28h 30m
    ฿505–2,662

  3. Minivan, bus via Phitsanulok

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Maibus bus 874 / ...
    26h 30m
    ฿1,980–2,810

  4. Drive 1,653.4 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Chiang Maicar car 1,653.4 km
    22h 45m
    ฿6,215–8,977

  5. Taxi to Trang Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Padang Besar to Trang-Airport-TSTtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane TST - CNX
    6h 24m
    ฿4,382–7,724

  6. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane AOR - CNX
    8h 39m
    ฿5,174–17,347

  7. Train via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Hua Lamphongtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Maitrain train
    34h 50m
    ฿515–2,662

  8. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    36h 10m
    ฿3,750–5,850

Hat Yai (HDY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,751Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,385.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Padang Besar to Chiang Mai via Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, and Phitsanulok in around 26h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Padang Besar to Chiang Mai via Hat Yai and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 28h 30m.

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