There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Malacca by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Malacca International Airport
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Malacca International Airport (MKZ)plane CEI - MKZ
16h 11mRM 630–2,237Bus, train via Bangkok
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
- Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus 874 / ...
- Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Pulau Sebang/Tampintrain Ets
40h 26mRM 182–473Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
- Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train
- Take the bus from Klia to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centrebus
37h 57mRM 311–581Drive 2,365.1 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Malaccacar 2,365.1 km
31h 17mRM 1,092–1,577Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, bus
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane CEI - KUL
- Take the bus from KL International Airport T2 to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centrebus
8h 44mRM 544–869Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Melaka Sentralbus
38h 28mRM 386–564Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Melaka Sentralbus
43hRM 303–485Bus via Bangkok
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
- Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Melaka Sentralbus
2d 2hRM 262–1,597
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Malacca International Airport (MKZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Malacca is to bus and train via Bangkok which costs RM 180 - RM 480 and takes 40h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Malacca is to fly and bus which takes 8h 44m and costs RM 500 - RM 900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Malacca. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Melaka Sentral via Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 28m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Malacca is 2003 km. The road distance is 2365.1 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Malacca without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 57m and costs RM 310 - RM 600.
It takes approximately 16h 11m to get from Chiang Rai to Malacca, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Malacca bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Chiang Rai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Malacca is to fly which takes 16h 11m and costs RM 600 - RM 2300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 380 - RM 600 and takes 38h 28m.
Chiang Rai to Malacca bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Malacca is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 11:44 PM in Chiang Rai and 12:44 AM in Malacca.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Malacca, Malaysia?
Scoot Tigerair, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Malacca International Airport (MKZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Melaka Sentral via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, and Hat Yai in around 38h 28m.
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Malacca International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–2,200
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Malacca International Airport via Don Muang, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 900–2,200
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Malacca International Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–2,700
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 370–1,300
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
Train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 22–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 25–30
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 22–28
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 59–64
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 260–390
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 260–390
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 260–390
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Malacca is 2365 km. It takes approximately 31h 17m to drive from Chiang Rai to Malacca.
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