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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 37m
    RM 447–863

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2d 1h
    RM 267–1,387

  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 311–493

  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 46m
    RM 1,025–1,480

  6. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Danok to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    35h 32m
    RM 340–436

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 325Cheapest 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 Bus Terminal, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai, and Danok in around 35h 32m.

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