What is the cheapest way to get from Yala to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Yala to Chiang Mai is to bus which costs ฿1500 - ฿9500 and takes 36h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yala to Chiang Mai?

The fastest way to get from Yala to Chiang Mai is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs ฿1900 - ฿6000.

Is there a direct bus between Yala and Chiang Mai?

No, there is no direct bus from Yala to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Yala and arriving at Chiang Mai via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai and Phitsanulok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.

How far is it from Yala to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Yala and Chiang Mai is 1467 km. The road distance is 1740.5 km.

How do I travel from Yala to Chiang Mai without a car?

The best way to get from Yala to Chiang Mai without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 20m and costs ฿1000 - ฿2800.

How long does it take to get from Yala to Chiang Mai?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Yala to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yala to Chiang Mai bus from?

Yala to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Yala station.

Bus or fly from Yala to Chiang Mai?

The best way to get from Yala to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs ฿3100 - ฿7500. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Bus, which costs ฿1800 - ฿2600 and takes 28h 25m.

Where does the Yala to Chiang Mai bus arrive?

Yala to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Pattani Bus Station.

Can I drive from Yala to Chiang Mai?

Yes, the driving distance between Yala to Chiang Mai is 1740 km. It takes approximately 23h 59m to drive from Yala to Chiang Mai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 3209+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.

Yala to Chiang Mai - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, Mini Bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Yala to Chiang Mai by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly from Narathiwat Airport
best
1. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)NAW - CNX
6h 12m
฿3,097–7,450
Train, bus via Bangkok
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yala to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal38
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
31h 9m
฿824–7,171
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Yala to Hua Hin38
2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Mai
27h 20m
฿1,092–2,709
Bus, Mini Bus
1. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Station491
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminal
4. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Mai874 / ...
28h 25m
฿1,871–2,509
Drive 1,740.5 km
1. Drive from Yala to Chiang Mai1,740.5 km
23h 59m
฿6,283–9,076
Train to Hat Yai, fly
1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yai
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)HDY - CNX
5h 55m
฿1,913–5,982
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Yala to Bang Bamru38
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khun Tan13
3. Take the taxi from Khun Tan to Chiang Mai
32h 20m
฿1,328–4,414
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yala to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
36h 25m
฿1,562–9,250

Yala to Chiang Mai by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

27h 20mAverage Duration

฿1,092Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Yala to Chiang Mai.

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Distance: 1,466.8 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

Thai AirAsia flies from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yala to Chiang Mai via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, and Phitsanulok in around 28h 25m.

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