1. Trains to Chiang Mai
2. Bus to Chiang Mai
3. Flights to Chiang Mai
4. Taxi/Car to Chiang Mai
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From Hat Yai to Chiang Mai you can travel by train, bus, taxi, plane.
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- Spanning approximately 1630 km by train or bus, or 1320 km by flight, the journey from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai offers various transportation options. Opting for a direct flight or a flight with a stopover presents the quickest and most convenient mode of travel. Direct flights from Hat Yai Airport to Chiang Mai Airport take around 2 hours, with ticket prices ranging from $100 to $220 per person. Alternatively, travelers can choose a flight with a layover in Bangkok. Another popular choice is to board a train and journey via Bangkok. While the train ride to Chiang Mai via Bangkok takes approximately 26-35 hours, it remains the most economical option, with fares ranging from $17 to $120 per person for various classes and accommodations. For added comfort, consider booking a sleeper berth for the overnight journey.
- For those seeking an alternative, tourist buses offer a scenic route from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai, often with a layover in Bangkok. The bus journey typically spans 22-30 hours, with ticket prices ranging from $38 to $70 per person. Private transportation options are also available, albeit at a higher cost. Travelers can hire private cars or taxis for a route via Bangkok, with the journey lasting approximately 23-27 hours. Secure your bus/train tickets, private car, or flight to Chiang Mai conveniently online. Once in Chiang Mai, explore nearby destinations such as Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, or Nan via bus/minivan or private car.
| Transfer Mode – Hat Yai to Chiang Mai: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Plane (Direct flight) | 2 hours | $100-220/pp |
| Train (via Bangkok) | 26-35 hours | $17-120/pp |
| Tourist Bus (via Bangkok) | 22-30 hours | $38-70/pp |
| Private Car/Taxi (via Bangkok) | 23-27 hours | $650-1200/car |
How do I get from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai?
1. TRAIN from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai (via Bangkok)
The cheapest and most used land transfer option from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai is a train transfer via Bangkok. This transport option has 2 steps and the total travel time by train can be between 26-35 hours, but this time can also vary. Trains depart from Hat Yai Railway Station, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok, then take another train to Chiang Mai Railway Station, see Thailand Railway Map.
Trains on this route will offer you cheaper seats or even sleeping beds, which are a more comfortable but more expensive option. The train journey from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai via Bangkok costs between $17-120/pp, depending on whether you choose a seat or a sleeper in the 2nd or 1st class of the train. A train transfer to Bangkok from Hat Yai costs about $7-65/pp and a train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai costs about $8-55/pp.
If you use this transport option, you need to find and buy a separate ticket to Bangkok and then another ticket to Chiang Mai, so you need to have 2 tickets for the train transfer. Traveling by train to Chiang Mai is suitable for those who have more time and want to use the cheapest transport option between these distant cities. It is advisable to arrive at the train stations in Hat Yai and Bangkok at least 30-60 minutes before the departure of the train.
2. BUS from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai (via Bangkok)
Another cheaper ground transfer option from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai is a bus transfer via Bangkok. The bus journey can take about 22-30 hours in total, but this time can vary a little and also depends on the transfer in Bangkok and waiting for the next connection. Buses in Hat Yai usually depart from Hat Yai Bus Terminal and in Bangkok they arrive at Southern Terminal Bangkok or Khao San.
On the route from Hat Yai to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, you can use modern and comfortable buses by Siam Lane Tour, Transport Co, Piya or Nara Travel, or others. A bus ride from Hat Yai to Bangkok then costs between $24-38/pp, these prices may vary throughout the year. Usually the bus journey from Hat Yai to Bangkok takes about 12-15 hours, with the fact that there may be delays and the time may therefore vary.
In the second step, you will use buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai from companies such as Bangkok Busline, Sombat Tour, Lignite Tour (PK), New Viriya, Siam First, Sritawong Tour, Transport Co, Nakhonchai Air, Budsarakham Tour, Tara Tour and Travel, Cherdchai Tour and others.
Bus transfer to Chiang Mai from Bangkok takes 8-12 hours and tickets cost between $19-31/pp. If you use the bus transfer to Chiang Mai, then you need to purchase a separate ticket for the bus to Bangkok again and then another ticket for the bus from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. You can easily find and buy these bus tickets online.
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3. FLIGHT from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai
The fastest and most convenient way to get from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai is by air transfer. The offer includes both direct flights and flights with a stopover in Bangkok. Direct flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai are mainly offered by Thai AirAsia or Nok Air, and flights with a transfer in Bangkok by Thai Airways.
However, other companies such as Thai Lion Air, Thai VietJet, Hanh Air Systems, Nok Air also operate flights to Bangkok and then especially to Chiang Mai. Flights are operated from Hat Yai Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, this airport is a short distance from the city center, so you will have everything immediately within easy reach.
A direct flight from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai takes about 2 hours, so if you include the transfer to the airport and waiting before departure, the total time can be about 5-6 hours. Flights with a transfer then take about 6-10 hours, but this time can vary. Air transfer from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai costs between $100-220/pp, prices vary by airline.
The cheapest flights are usually offered by Thai AirAsia, both direct flights and flights with a transfer in Bangkok. You can easily find and buy tickets to Chiang Mai from Hat Yai and possibly with a transfer in Bangkok online in advance. If you use an air transfer to Chiang Mai, you can save a few hours compared to land transport options via Bangkok.
4. TAXI / CAR from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai
If you would like to use a private transfer from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai, this option is also available, but only with a transfer in Bangkok. It therefore has a total of 2 steps and is one of the most expensive transfer options between these cities. Private transfer by modern car/taxi with driver from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai takes approx. 23-27 hours (approx. 14 hours to Bangkok and approx. 8-10 hours from Bangkok to Chiang Mai).
The price for a private transfer in a modern car with a driver from Hat Yai to Bangkok costs about $400-650/car and from Bangkok to Chiang Mai $240-550/car. The advantage, however, is the fact that you can always calculate the fare for individual passengers in the vehicle and also choose your departure and arrival point.
This can also save some of your time. The companies that operate these transfers to Bangkok are, for example, Kim Transfers Thailand and Firstplan Transport Services, and to Chiang Mai from Bangkok the companies Bangkok Taxi 24, MCC Van, Team Holiday, Glassflower, Thailand Limo by Datum, N and T Travel, Go2Trip, SmartEn Plus, Kanokwan Travel and more.
Most of these companies offer various modern smaller classic cars or even larger SUVs and minivans for the transfer to Bangkok and then to Chiang Mai. If you would like to use private car transportation to Chiang Mai, you need to find and book 2 separate cars, because they only go through Bangkok.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai:
1. How to book tickets + flights from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai?
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- Search and book tickets from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also book another tickets, flights, routes… Hat Yai > Surat Thani, Surat Thani > Bangkok…
2. What is the travel time from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai?
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- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai takes about 2 hours.
- Travel by train from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai (via Bangkok) takes about 26-35 hours.
- Travel by tourist bus from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai (via Bangkok) takes about 23-30 hours.
- Travel by private car/taxi from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai (via Surat Thani, Bangkok) takes about 23-27 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai?
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- Travel distance from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai is about 1630 km by train/bus and about 1320 km by plane.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai?
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- Transfer by plane (direct flight) from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai costs about $100-220/pp.
- Transfer by train from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai (via Bangkok) costs about $17-120/pp.
- Transfer by tourist bus from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai (via Bangkok) costs about $38-70/pp.
- Transfer by car from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai (via Surat Thani, Bangkok) costs about $650-1200/car.
5. What type of trains you can use for travel from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai?
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- You can take 1st, 2nd and 3rd class trains of State Railway of Thailand to Chiang Mai. The most cheapest train ticket is for the 3rd class train – seats, but it is recommended to take a sleeper berth (1st or 2nd class train) because to travel by train takes a lot of time.
6. What is the most cheapest way of transfer from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai?
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- The most cheapest option of transfer from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai is to travel by train of Thai Railways. Another budget option for low-cost travelers is to travel by tourist bus.
7. What is the best and fast way of transfer from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai?
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- The best and fastest way of transfer from Hat Yai to Chiang Mai in Thailand is to travel by plane. There are some direct flights to Chiang Mai, but the schedule is very limited. There are also some flights with stopover in Bangkok. Travel time is about 5-7 hours with stopover.
8. Where you can go from Chiang Mai?
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- From Chiang Mai you can travel by bus or private car Pai or another popular tourist site of northern Thailand – by bus or car to Chiang Rai. If you are already in the north of Thailand, you should go to Chiang Rai, teoretically you can also visit Phayao.
9. Where to stay in Chiang Mai? Hotel, resort, homestay?
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- You can find various accommodation in Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is a large city and there are various cheap hotels, hostels, private homestays but also private luxury hotels or resorts. You can search and book this accommodation easily online > Book hotel/resort in Chiang Mai online ➜.
10. How to travel solo in Thailand?
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- Embark on a solo adventure in Thailand by researching destinations, ensuring personal safety, trying local experiences, connecting with fellow travelers, and savoring the diverse landscapes and attractions the country has to offer. Traveling on your own in Thailand is very popular by travelers. Read this article: Solo Travel in Thailand.
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