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There are 6 ways to get from Senai to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane JHB - CNX
    4h 30m
    ฿6,500–9,000

  2. Train via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kulai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    43h 56m
    ฿1,565–2,878

  3. Bus via Surat Thani

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang to Surat Thani Kaset 2 Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus
    32h 43m
    ฿3,700–4,650

  4. Drive  2,454.1 km

    1. Drive from Senai to Chiang Maicar car 2,454.1 km
    30h 48m
    ฿11,138–16,088

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kulai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    46h 55m
    ฿1,565–2,878

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kulai Bus Terminal to Changloonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from KFC Changlun to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Uttaradit Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Uttaradit to Chiang Maibus bus 876
    2d 2h
    ฿3,545–4,948

Senai to Chiang Mai by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,972.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hab Pekan Senai to Arcade Chiangmai Bus station via Petron TUTA, Larkin Sentral, Larkin Bus Terminal, Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang, Surat Thani Kaset 2 Bus Station, and Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani in around 32h 43m.

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