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How to get fromChiang Rai to Siem Reapby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Siem Reap 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 25m
    $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
    22h 54m
    $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 15m
    $40–122

  4. 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 15m
    $36–136

  5. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Khaosan Road Travel Mart to Siem Reapbus bus
    34h 40m
    $49–77

Chiang Rai to Siem Reap by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 919.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Siem Reap, Cambodia?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Siem Reap via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 18h 15m.

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