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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Pulau Perhentian (Island) by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, 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 Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    21h 15m
    RM 732–1,886

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    41h 47m
    RM 420–603

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    36h 2m

  4. Bus, train, ferry via Den Chai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    39h 19m

  5. Bus, ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    43h 28m

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration19h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 676Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,652.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 15m

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 Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Pulau Perhentian Port via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Sungai Kolok, Terminal Kota Bharu, Kuala Besut Jetty, and Kuala Besut Jetty in around 36h 2m.

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