There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Kuala Lumpur by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane CEI - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
5h 33mRM 479–732Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
- Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 102
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besartrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
37h 58mRM 134–559Bus, Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
34h 33mRM 281–375Drive 2,225.8 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpurcar 2,225.8 km
29h 41mRM 1,022–1,476Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus Kl
36h 32mRM 361–440Bus via Phuket
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus
- Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
43h 30mRM 467–1,087
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Kuala Lumpur is to bus and train which costs RM 130 - RM 600 and takes 37h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Kuala Lumpur is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs RM 470 - RM 750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai (State) to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Hat Yai and Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 32m.
The distance between Chiang Rai (State) and Kuala Lumpur is 1980 km. The road distance is 2225.8 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Kuala Lumpur without a car is to bus and Minivan and train which takes 34h 33m and costs RM 280 - RM 380.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Kuala Lumpur, including transfers.
Chiang Rai (State) to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai (State) to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Kuala Lumpur is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai (State). It is currently 9:57 AM in Chiang Rai (State) and 10:57 AM in Kuala Lumpur.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai (State) to Kuala Lumpur is 2226 km. It takes approximately 29h 41m to drive from Chiang Rai (State) to Kuala Lumpur.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Hat Yai, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, and Sungai Nibong in around 36h 32m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 420–3,100
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 420–3,100
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 310–1,200
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 280–1,200
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- customerenquiry@kliaekspres.com
- Website
- kliaekspres.com
Train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 62
- Website
- https://www.kliaekspres.com
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 13–65
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 13–19
- Express
- RM 40–65
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 22–180
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 22–35
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 85–120
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 50–70
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 140–180
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–230
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 95–130
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 60–90
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 170–230
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–14
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–50
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- beh_travel@outlook.com
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 59
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 012-708 2999
- enquiry@kkkl.com.my
- Website
- kkklexpress.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–85
- Schedules at
- kkklexpress.com
- Book at
- kkklexpress.com
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 80–120
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 55
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- servicecenter@greenbusthailand.com
- Website
- greenbusthailand.com
Bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 308–550
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
- VIP
- RM 405
- Express
- RM 308
- Phone
- 1490
- borkorsor@transport.co.th
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 21–160
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 28–270
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
- Phone
- +66 62-175-3069
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 35–45
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- kbi.dlt.go.th
Bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://kbi.dlt.go.th/th
- Phone
- +66-83-3983993
- Website
- suasanatonycoach.com
Bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 100
- Schedules at
- suasanatonycoach.com
- Book at
- suasanatonycoach.com
- Phone
- 603-62637668
- Website
- alisangoldencoach.com.my
Bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 100–140
- Website
- https://www.alisangoldencoach.com.my/
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