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How to get fromPenang Airport (PEN) to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, tram, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Penang Airport (PEN) to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, tram, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane PEN - CEI
    5h 5m
    ฿3,577–9,816

  2. Tram, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    4. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    39h 49m
    ฿1,084–2,867

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phayaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 45m
    ฿2,840–3,393

  4. Drive  1,914 km

    1. Drive from Penang Airport (PEN) to Chiang Raicar car 1,914 km
    26h 16m
    ฿8,749–12,637

  5. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane PEN - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    8h 50m
    ฿4,590–9,271

  6. Fly to Lampang, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lampang (LPT)plane plane PEN - LPT
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    8h 48m
    ฿4,959–13,252

  7. Fly to Tachilek, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane PEN - THL
    2. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    12h 27m
    ฿4,017–10,939

  8. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Mochit Terminalbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Mochit Terminal / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    38h 2m
    ฿2,974–4,041

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,437Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Penang Airport (PEN) to Chiang Rai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,640.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Penang Airport (PEN), Malaysia and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Scoot Tigerair, and two other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penang Airport to Chiang Rai via Terminal Sungai Nibong, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Phayao in around 31h 45m.

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