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

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There are 8 ways to get from Penang Airport (PEN) to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, 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
    4h 25m
    ฿3,910–9,963

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    38h 39m
    ฿1,361–2,953

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 45m
    ฿2,531–2,973

  4. Drive 1,912.9 km

    1. Drive from Penang Airport (PEN) to Chiang Raicar car 1,912.9 km
    26h 24m
    ฿7,190–10,385

  5. 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 58m
    ฿6,379–16,091

  6. 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 to Chiang Raibus bus
    9h 54m
    ฿5,015–9,636

  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
    20h 57m
    ฿7,309–15,585

  8. Bus via Phuket

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    39h 41m
    ฿3,821–8,603

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,769Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,640.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

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

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