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

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There are 7 ways to get from Alor Setar to Chiang Rai by tram, train, plane, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Tram, train to Hat Yai, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from Alor Star to Padang Besartram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeHDY - CEI
    9h 37m
    ฿2,407–6,867

  2. Tram, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Alor Star to Padang Besartram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
    5. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    35h 16m
    ฿777–5,127

  3. Tram, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the tram from Alor Star to Padang Besartram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus
    4. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus
    29h 25m

  4. Drive 1,801.3 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Chiang Raicar1,801.3 km
    25h 27m
    ฿6,590–9,519

  5. Tram, drive, Mini Van to Trang Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Alor Star to Bukit Katritram
    2. Drive from Bukit Katri to Satuncar
    3. Take the bus from Satun to Trangbus
    4. Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeTST - CEI
    11h 35m
    ฿3,041–6,816

  6. Tram, train to Hat Yai, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from Alor Star to Padang Besartram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeHDY - CNX
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    13h 27m
    ฿2,287–7,307

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipeferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Immigration point to Phuket Bus Station 1ferry
    4. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus
    42h 33m
    ฿4,740–6,515

Alor Setar to Chiang Rai by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,740Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 vehicle to Padang Besar, walk 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 vehicle from Alor Star to Chiang Rai via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Phayao in around 29h 25m.

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