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How to get fromSenai to Chiang Maiby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Senai to Chiang Mai by plane, train, bus, 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
    ฿6,500–9,500

  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
    40h 27m
    ฿2,178–2,902

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    43h 12m
    ฿2,602–16,477

  4. Drive  2,454.2 km

    1. Drive from Senai to Chiang Maicar car 2,454.2 km
    30h 48m
    ฿9,400–13,578

  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
    43h 26m
    ฿2,178–2,902

  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
    ฿3,545–4,949

Senai to Chiang Mai by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,178Cheapest 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 two other airlines fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from OPP Hab Pekan Senai to Chiang Mai via Terminal Kulai, Kulai, Padang Besar, Padang Besar, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 40h 27m.

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