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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)planeCEI - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
    5h 37m
    RM 437–1,013

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
    3. Take the bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
    43h 48m
    RM 261–1,201

  3. Bus, Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala LumpurtrainEts
    34h 33m
    RM 312–495

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
    2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain102
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besartrain45
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala LumpurtrainEts
    37h 58m

  5. Drive 2,226.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpurcar2,226.5 km
    29h 41m
    RM 1,023–1,477

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
    36h 24m
    RM 381–520

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
TicketRM 329Cheapest 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 24m.

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