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Six ways to Travel from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai

Composite routes from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai

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Transport providers

Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Website:
singaporeair.com/
Plane from Singapore Changi Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$764.32
Plane from Singapore Changi Airport to Lampang
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$585.98

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Singapore Changi Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$547.76–$1,273.86
Plane from Senai International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Singapore Changi Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$343.94
Plane from Senai International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$292.99

Bangkok Airways

Website:
bangkokair.com/
Plane from Singapore Changi Airport to Lampang
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$585.98

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Singapore Changi Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$407.64
Plane from Senai International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$343.94
Plane from Singapore Changi Airport to Lampang
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$611.45

Thai Lion Mentari

Website:
lionairthai.com/en/
Plane from Singapore Changi Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$611.45

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Singapore Changi Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$891.70
Plane from Singapore Changi Airport to Lampang
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$420.37

Scoot Tigerair

Website:
flyscoot.com/en
Plane from Singapore Changi Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$764.32

Bus operators

StarMart Express

Phone:
+65 6396 5681
Website:
starmartbus.com/
Bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$11.46

Billion Stars Express

Phone:
+60 111 066 1111
Website:
billionstarsexpress.com/
Bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.10–$10.19

Plusliner

Phone:
+60 17-659 2527
Website:
plusliner.com.my/
Bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.27

Phetprasert Tour

Phone:
+66 56 720 720
Website:
phetprasert.com/
Bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01
Bus from Lampang to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.55–$3.95

KKKL Express

Phone:
012-7082999
Website:
kkklexpress.com
Bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.83
Bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Rantau
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$21.66

KPB Express

Phone:
+604 332 5815
Website:
kpbekspres.com/
Bus from Johor Bahru to Hat
Ave. Duration:
12h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$33.12

Sri Maju

Phone:
+65 6294 8228
Website:
srimaju.com/
Bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.11

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
27h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$42.04
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
17h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20

Piya Chai Patthana

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/piya-chai-patthana?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjN8aG86MywyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTdmM2UtMDljYy03MGM0LTk1MzAtNTc3MmJlMWFiZDQ0LA
Bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.25

Sombat Tour

Phone:
+66 2 936 3256
Website:
sombattour.com/
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$34.84

Nakhonchai Air

Phone:
1624
Website:
nakhonchaiair.com/view/
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
9h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$33.40

Budsarakham Tour

Phone:
+66 62 717 2926
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/budsarakham-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjF8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTgwMTktOTdjOS03NWVjLTg5ODUtOTk3ZTUyMjM5NDZiLA
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$28.02

Sritawong Tour

Phone:
053-244713
Website:
sritawongtour.com/
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$27.13–$35.12

Cherdchai Tour

Phone:
+66 61 023 9292
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/cherdchai-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjN8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTdmMjMtOTQ0NS03N2U3LWIxNzYtYjUzOWZjNGQzNDc4LA
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.60

Viriya Tour

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/viriya-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjN8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTdmMjMtOTQ0NS03N2U3LWIxNzYtYjUzOWZjNGQzNDc4LA
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.60

Train operators

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Hat Yai to Krung
Ave. Duration:
14h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.92–$61.15
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.01–$54.78
Train from Padang Besar to Hat
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.53–$31.85

KTM Intercity

Phone:
+60 3 2267 1200
Website:
ktmb.com.my
Train from Seremban to Kl
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$6.11
Train from Kl Sentral to Padang
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$40.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai is to bus and train which costs $31.52 - $130.43 and takes 39h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai?

The fastest way to get from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $97.83 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Johor Bahru and Chiang Mai?

No, there is no direct bus from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Johor Bahru and arriving at Chiang Mai via Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai and Phitsanulok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 10m.

How far is it from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Johor Bahru and Chiang Mai is 2058 km. The road distance is 2482.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 38h 10m and costs $65.22 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai bus from?

Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Johor Bahru station.

Bus or fly from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai?

The best way to get from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $97.83 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $81.52 and takes 38h 10m.

Where does the Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai bus arrive?

Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Hat Yai station.

What is the time difference between Johor Bahru and Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai is 1h behind Johor Bahru. It is currently 21:03 in Johor Bahru and 20:03 in Chiang Mai.

Can I drive from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai?

Yes, the driving distance between Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai is 2483 km. It takes approximately 32h 5m to drive from Johor Bahru to Chiang Mai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 2755+ hotels available in Chiang Mai. Prices start at $29.15 per night.
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