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How to get fromChiang Rai to Sungai Petaniby plane, car ferry, tram, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Sungai Petani by plane, car ferry, tram, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CEI - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitram tram
    7h 11m
    RM 453–1,244

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    5. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    6. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    33h 21m
    RM 127–389

  3. Bus, Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    29h 58m
    RM 270–429

  4. Drive  1,858 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Sungai Petanicar car 1,858 km
    25h 39m
    RM 861–1,244

  5. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CEI - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    8h 23m
    RM 409–740

  6. Bus, Minivan, train via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    30h 13m
    RM 188–1,153

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
TicketRM 409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,712.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Sungai Petani. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the vehicle to Sungai Petani. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Sungai Petani via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Padang Besar, and Padang Besar in around 29h 58m.

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