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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Chiang Rai (State)by train, plane, bus, car or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Rai (State) by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KUL - CEI
    7h 21m
    ฿3,839–6,179

  2. Train, bus via Lampang

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Mae Moetrain train 109
    4. Take the bus from Lampang to Phayaobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    39h 29m
    ฿1,246–5,285

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    34h 42m
    ฿1,311–4,480

  4. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    35h 1m
    ฿2,826–3,564

  5. Drive 2,228.4 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Raicar car 2,228.4 km
    29h 46m
    ฿8,314–12,009

  6. Train, fly to Nan, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Nan (NNT)plane plane KUL - NNT
    3. Take the taxi from Nan (NNT) to Pa Daettaxi taxi
    9h 56m
    ฿4,699–12,899

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    2d 3h
    ฿2,250–11,679

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,820Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Chiang Rai via Danok, Hat Yai, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai, and Phayao in around 35h 1m.

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