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Chiang Rai to Penang buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Chiang Rai and Penang takes 2d 3h. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chiang Rai to Penang. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 3h
Duration
1,914 km
Distance
RM 388
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chiang Rai to Penang bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Chiang Rai and Penang. The service departs Chiang Rai at 9:15 AM in the morning, which arrives into Penang at 12:40:00. All services require a transfer at Hat Yai and take an average of 2d 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Piya Chai PatthanaZee Zenith Travel2d 3h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Piya Chai PatthanaZee Zenith Travel2d 3h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Piya Chai PatthanaZee Zenith Travel2d 3h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Piya Chai PatthanaZee Zenith Travel2d 3h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Piya Chai PatthanaZee Zenith Travel2d 3h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chiang Rai to Penang? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,913.6 km
  • Duration: 2d 3h

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to George Town Hotel Transfer via Hat Yai and Central Hat Yai in around 30h 33m.

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