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How to get fromChiang Rai to Angkor Watby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Angkor Wat by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Siem Reap (SAI)plane plane CEI - SAI
    2. Take the bus from Siem Reap Airport to Siem Reap Townbus bus
    5h 31m
    $122–285

  2. Bus, train via Lampang

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Siem Reapbus bus
    23h
    $30–138

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Siem Reapbus bus
    18h 21m
    $40–122

  4. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Giant Ibis to Siem Reap Giant Ibisbus bus
    21h 40m
    $52–95

  5. Bus, train

    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
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Siem Reapbus bus
    22h 22m
    $36–136

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Siem Reap (SAI) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 924.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Angkor Wat, Cambodia?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Angkor Wat via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Siem Reap in around 18h 21m.

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