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There are 7 ways to get from Yala to Chiang Mai by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Narathiwat Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane NAW - CNX
    6h 2m
    ฿5,481–13,462

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yala to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 38 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9 / ...
    34h 30m
    ฿515–1,762

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Yala to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani - Arcade Chiangmai Bus station
    19h 8m
    ฿2,111–2,875

  4. Drive  1,740.3 km

    1. Drive from Yala to Chiang Maicar car 1,740.3 km
    23h 31m
    ฿7,899–11,409

  5. Train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HDY - CNX
    5h 54m
    ฿2,998–5,922

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yala to Mochitbus bus Yala - Mochit
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    26h 46m
    ฿1,542–6,657

  7. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus 491
    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
    29h 15m
    ฿2,151–2,499

Yala to Chiang Mai by train, taxi, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,466.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Yala, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia flies from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yala to Chiang Mai via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 34h 30m.

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