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How to get fromChiang Rai to Phnom Penhby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Phnom Penh 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 Phnom Penh (KTI)plane plane CEI - KTI
    2. Take the bus from Techo International Airport to Canadia Gardenbus bus
    6h 3m
    $105–296

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    24h 30m
    $54–72

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    23h 45m
    $63–69

  4. Bus, train

    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 bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    28h 31m
    $55–88

  5. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Khao San Road to Phnom Penhbus bus
    32h 7m
    $67–217

Chiang Rai to Phnom Penh by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration32h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,139.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Phnom Penh, Cambodia?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Phnom Penh via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, นครชัยแอร์;Nakhonchai Air, หน้าท่ารถตู้ต่างจังหวัด หมอชิต 2;Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 23h 45m.

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