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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeHDY - CNX
    4h 49m
    ฿2,201–5,901

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain46
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
    27h 14m
    ฿1,468–6,418

  3. Minivan, bus via Phitsanulok

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Maibus874 / ...
    26h 10m
    ฿1,780–2,468

  4. Train, bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain46
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
    27h 2m
    ฿1,568–2,018

  5. Drive 1,653.4 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Chiang Maicar1,653.4 km
    22h 55m
    ฿5,969–8,622

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain46
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khun Tantrain13
    3. Take the taxi from Khun Tan to Chiang Maitaxi
    30h 33m
    ฿1,938–2,768

  7. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus
    34h 55m
    ฿2,040–3,858

Padang Besar to Chiang Mai by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,468Cheapest Price
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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 10m.

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