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

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

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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
    5h 54m
    ฿2,008–6,487

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
    28h 30m
    ฿518–4,327

  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. Drive 1,653.4 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Chiang Maicar1,653.4 km
    22h 55m
    ฿6,005–8,674

  5. Train via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Hua Lamphongtrain
    3. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Maitrain
    34h 50m
    ฿518–4,327

  6. 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

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration28h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿518Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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. 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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