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How to get fromSumatra to Chiang Maiby plane, ferry, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Sumatra to Chiang Mai by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planePKU - CNX
    5h 27m
    ฿2,949–10,246

  2. Ferry, bus, train via Su-ngai Kolok

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Muarferry
    2. Take the bus from Muar to Rantau Panjangbus
    3. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
    46h 19m
    ฿1,585–4,775

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Melakaferry
    2. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Hat Yai Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
    40h 56m
    ฿1,786–5,602

  4. Ferry, bus, Mini Van, Local Bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Muarferry
    2. Take the bus from Muar to Rantau Panjangbus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Khao Sokbus
    4. Take the bus from Khao Sok to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
    5. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus
    2d 7h
    ฿3,675–5,935

  5. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport

    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planePDG - CNX
    6h 27m
    ฿3,436–11,667

  6. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II

    1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planePLM - CNX
    6h 57m
    ฿3,178–12,128

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Melakaferry
    2. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus
    3. Take the bus from Nilai to Rantau Panjangbus
    4. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus
    5. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
    2d 7h
    ฿3,141–17,267

Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,928Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sumatra, Indonesia and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Malindo Airways fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 3 times a day.

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