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How to get fromPenang Sentral to Chiang Maiby car ferry, plane, train, bus, car, tram or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Penang Sentral to Chiang Mai by car ferry, plane, train, bus, car, tram, or taxi

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planePEN - CNX
    7h 32m
    ฿3,132–7,038

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain46
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
    30h 12m
    ฿1,605–6,580

  3. Train, bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain46
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
    30h
    ฿1,705–2,180

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Maibus874 / ...
    30h 31m
    ฿2,366–3,654

  5. Drive 1,806.6 km

    1. Drive from Penang Sentral to Chiang Maicar1,806.6 km
    24h 25m
    ฿6,483–9,364

  6. Train, train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeHDY - CNX
    7h 47m
    ฿2,338–6,063

  7. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeAOR - CNX
    8h 34m
    ฿4,049–13,451

  8. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khun Tantrain13
    4. Take the taxi from Khun Tan to Chiang Maitaxi
    33h 31m
    ฿2,075–2,930

  9. Train, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
    4. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus
    37h 54m
    ฿2,177–4,022

Penang Sentral to Chiang Mai by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,605Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Penang Sentral, Malaysia and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, and Phitsanulok in around 30h 31m.

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