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How to get fromKuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) 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
    4h 40m
    ฿3,978–6,717

  2. Bus, train via Chiang Mai

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Klia 1 2 to Nilai Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nilai to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sungai Kolok 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
    47h 33m
    ฿1,388–3,810

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Klia T2 to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibongbus bus Kl
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    38h 45m
    ฿3,384–4,237

  4. Drive 2,268.5 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Chiang Raicar car 2,268.5 km
    30h 6m
    ฿8,501–12,279

  5. Fly to Lampang, bus

    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Lampang (LPT)plane plane KUL - LPT
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    9h 3m
    ฿4,569–13,964

  6. Fly to Tachilek, bus

    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane KUL - THL
    2. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    18h 27m
    ฿3,706–10,577

  7. 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 to Chiang Raibus bus
    8h 39m
    ฿4,117–8,530

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Klia 1 2 to Nilai Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nilai to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    43h 20m
    ฿1,468–3,860

  9. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Klia 1 2 to Nilai Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nilai to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    2d 5h
    ฿2,395–12,083

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,932.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways International, and four 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 1 2 to Chiang Rai via Klia2, Klia T2, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Sungai Nibong, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai, and Phayao in around 38h 45m.

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