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How to get fromIpoh to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane IPH - CEI
    7h 5m
    ฿5,836–18,559

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    6. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    38h 47m
    ฿1,227–4,188

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    34h 19m
    ฿2,635–3,222

  4. Drive 2,031.4 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Chiang Raicar car 2,031.4 km
    27h 37m
    ฿7,728–11,162

  5. Bus via Phuket

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    42h 15m
    ฿3,909–8,976

Ipoh (IPH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,695Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,725.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

Scoot Tigerair flies from Ipoh (IPH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Chiang Rai via Hat Yai Station, Kim Yong Market, Hat Yai, and Phayao in around 34h 19m.

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