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How to get fromAngkor Wat to Chiang Raiby bus, plane, car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Angkor Wat to Chiang Rai by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Siem Reap, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Town to Siem Reap Airportbus
    2. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeSAI - CEI
    7h 5m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    23h 42m
    ฿989–5,571

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang RaibusRoute No.909 / ...
    19h 10m
    ฿1,329–4,871

  4. Drive 1,078.2 km

    1. Drive from Angkor Wat to Chiang Raicar1,078.2 km
    15h 58m
    ฿4,565–6,593

  5. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeDMK - CEI
    10h 2m
    ฿1,619–6,351

  6. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Giant Ibis to Bangkok Giant Ibisbus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus
    22h 52m
    ฿2,369–2,969

Siem Reap (SAI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,005Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Angkor Wat, Cambodia and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a vehicle from Angkor Wat to Chiang Rai via Siem Reap and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 19h 10m.

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