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How to get fromChiang Rai to Kuala Lumpurby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpur by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane CEI - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    5h 22m
    RM 416–812

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    43h 46m
    RM 262–1,206

  3. Bus, Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    34h 33m
    RM 301–483

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 102
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besartrain train 45
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    37h 58m

  5. Drive 2,225.8 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpurcar car 2,225.8 km
    29h 41m
    RM 983–1,419

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus Kl
    36h 32m
    RM 360–413

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRM 265Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, 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.

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