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

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There are 8 ways to get from Klia to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KUL - CEI
    7h 59m
    ฿4,574–6,228

  2. Train, bus via Hat Yai

    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 32
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    41h 14m
    ฿1,075–3,728

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Klia T1 to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dannok to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    35h 15m
    ฿3,269–4,109

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Bang Bamrutrain train 46
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    36h 26m
    ฿1,717–3,816

  5. Drive  2,271 km

    1. Drive from Klia to Chiang Raicar car 2,271 km
    30h
    ฿8,698–12,564

  6. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KUL - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    10h 50m
    ฿5,104–9,718

  7. Train, bus via Lampang

    1. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    5. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    42h 20m
    ฿1,699–4,391

  8. Train, bus via George Town

    1. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibongbus bus Kl
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Stop to Mochit Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus
    2d 1h
    ฿5,265–6,034

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,664Cheapest 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 six 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 Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Danok, Dannok, and Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 in around 35h 15m.

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