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How to get fromAlor Setar to Chiang Raiby train, plane, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Chiang Rai by train, plane, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HDY - CEI
    9h 52m
    ฿3,456–6,831

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    35h 25m
    ฿1,006–3,541

  3. Train, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    29h 24m
    ฿2,231–2,711

  4. Drive 1,801.5 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Chiang Raicar car 1,801.5 km
    25h 15m
    ฿6,798–9,818

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Phuket Bus Station 1ferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    43h 36m
    ฿5,518–10,184

Alor Setar to Chiang Rai by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,518Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,585.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the train to Padang Besar, take the train to Hat Yai, walk to Kim Yong Market, take the bus to Hat Yai Airport, walk to Hat Yai (HDY) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alor Setar to Chiang Rai via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Phayao in around 29h 24m.

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