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How to get fromChiang Rai to Pulau Perhentian (Island)by plane, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Pulau Perhentian (Island) by plane, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane CEI - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    21h 10m
    RM 682–1,890

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 to Dannokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Changloon to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    38h 21m
    RM 361–470

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain train 171
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    35h 37m

  4. Fly to Narathiwat Airport, taxi, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane plane CEI - NAW
    2. Take the taxi from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Pengkalan Kubortaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    12h 6m
    RM 1,055–2,015

  5. Bus, ferry via George Town

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Hat Yai to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    39h 37m
    RM 451–621

  6. Bus, train, ferry via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain train 171
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    40h 42m

Chiang Rai to Pulau Perhentian (Island) by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,652.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 10m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Pulau Perhentian (Island), Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Pulau Perhentian (Island). However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty, walk to Kuala Besut, then take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Pulau Perhentian Port via Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok, Chatuchak Station, Bang Sue Grand Station, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Sungai Kolok, Terminal Kota Bharu, Kuala Besut Jetty, and Kuala Besut in around 35h 37m.

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