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

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There are 6 ways to get from Klia to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KUL - CEI
    7h 59m
    ฿3,974–6,227

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    44h 47m
    ฿1,015–3,575

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Klia T1 to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    37h 45m
    ฿2,674–3,845

  4. Drive  2,271 km

    1. Drive from Klia to Chiang Raicar car 2,271 km
    30h
    ฿8,638–12,477

  5. Train, bus via Su-ngai Kolok

    1. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    39h 45m
    ฿2,515–13,182

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    39h 46m
    ฿2,201–3,601

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,942.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

Thai Vietjet Air, Malaysia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Klia T1 to Chiang Rai via Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), TBS Kuala Lumpur, Hat Yai Station, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai, and Phayao in around 37h 45m.

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