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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpur by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 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 T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    6h 39m
    RM 479–838

  2. Bus, train via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    5. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    6. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    37h 56m
    RM 137–409

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    34h 31m
    RM 275–460

  4. Drive  2,226.4 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpurcar car 2,226.4 km
    29h 36m
    RM 1,032–1,490

  5. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane CEI - SZB
    6h 29m
    RM 568–1,725

  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 361–528

  7. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    38h 18m
    RM 264–1,512

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    40h 45m
    RM 283–456

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRM 350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,989.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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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