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How to get fromPhnom Penh to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Phnom Penh

    best
    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KTI - CEI
    8h 40m
    ฿3,452–10,197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    24h 30m
    ฿1,765–2,815

  3. Minivan, bus to Siem Reap, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Pehn to Siem Reapbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Go Ho Travel Siem Reap to Siem Reap Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane SAI - CEI
    13h 21m
    ฿4,845–10,062

  4. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    26h 32m
    ฿1,946–2,746

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 5m
    ฿1,782–3,439

Phnom Penh (KTI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,036Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,144.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

Thai Airways International, Thai Vietjet Air, and four other airlines fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 24h 30m.

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