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Six ways to Travel from Kuantan to Chiang Mai

Composite routes from Kuantan to Chiang Mai

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Transport providers

Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.57–$700.78
Plane from Sultan Mahmud Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.04–$293.05

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.45–$229.35
Plane from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$305.80
Plane from Sultan Mahmud Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.82–$242.09

Bangkok Airways

Website:
bangkokair.com/
Plane from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.57–$700.78

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$382.24

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.12–$458.69

Train operators

KLIA Express

Phone:
+603 2267 8000
Website:
kliaekspres.com
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.59–$9.56

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Sungai Kolok to Krung
Ave. Duration:
19h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$70.08
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.01–$52.24

Bus operators

Mara Liner

Phone:
603-2691 1495
Website:
maralinergroup.my/
Bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.70

TransMalaya Express

Phone:
+60 16-395 4344
Website:
facebook.com/pg/TransMalayaEkspres/posts/
Bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.12

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:
$8.28–$14.02

LA Holidays

Phone:
+ 6012-389 5689
Website:
laholidays.my/
Bus from UMP Gambang to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.99–$8.28

Ekspres Mutiara

Phone:
(09) 774 2655
Website:
e-mutiara.com.my/
Bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.24–$8.92

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:
$28.03–$39.50
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
17h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$24.21

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:
$46.34

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–$33.46

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–$32.08

Beh Travel & Tour Sdn

Phone:
019 - 545 3888
Website:
behtravelandtour.com/
Bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.16

Ekspres Perdana

Phone:
+609-765 6000
Website:
ekspresperdana.com.my/
Bus from Kuantan to Rantau
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.86

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:
$14.02–$26.76

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:
$26.06–$33.73

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:
$21.71

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:
$21.71

Etika Express

Phone:
03-9287 7799
Website:
facebook.com/EtikaExpress/
Bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai
Ave. Duration:
8h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kuantan to Chiang Mai is to bus and train which costs $22.83 - $119.57 and takes 39h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kuantan to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $70.65 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Kuantan and Chiang Mai?

No, there is no direct bus from Kuantan to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from (M) Hentian Bandar and arriving at Chiang Mai via Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai and Phitsanulok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 38m.

How far is it from Kuantan to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Kuantan and Chiang Mai is 1748 km. The road distance is 2383.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuantan to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 39h 38m and costs $72.83 - $78.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Kuantan to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

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

Kuantan to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Etika Express, depart from Terminal Sentral Kuantan station.

Bus or fly from Kuantan to Chiang Mai?

The best way to get from Kuantan to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $70.65 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $72.83 - $78.26 and takes 39h 38m.

Where does the Kuantan to Chiang Mai bus arrive?

Kuantan to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Etika Express, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.

What is the time difference between Kuantan and Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai is 1h behind Kuantan. It is currently 17:21 in Kuantan and 16:21 in Chiang Mai.

Can I drive from Kuantan to Chiang Mai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kuantan to Chiang Mai is 2383 km. It takes approximately 31h 13m to drive from Kuantan to Chiang Mai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 2804+ hotels available in Chiang Mai. Prices start at $28 per night.
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