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How to get fromSiem Reap to Chiang Raiby bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Siem Reap to Chiang Rai by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Town to Siem Reap Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane SAI - CEI
    6h 55m
    ฿4,310–9,496

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    19h
    ฿1,007–4,748

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap 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
    22h 35m
    ฿1,024–5,372

  4. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Giant Ibis to Bangkok Giant Ibisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    22h 40m
    ฿2,129–2,576

Siem Reap to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,007Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 920 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Siem Reap to Chiang Rai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 19h.

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