There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to George Town by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane CEI - PEN
5h 15mRM 449–1,224Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
31h 23mRM 239–1,163Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
30h 45mRM 354–475Drive 1,908.5 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to George Towncar 1,908.5 km
26h 14mRM 884–1,276
Chiang Rai to George Town by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to George Town is to bus which costs RM 230 - RM 1200 and takes 31h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to George Town is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs RM 440 - RM 1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to George Town. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and George Town is 1662 km. The road distance is 1908.5 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to George Town without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 30h 45m and costs RM 350 - RM 480.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Chiang Rai to George Town, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to George Town bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Chiang Rai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to George Town is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs RM 440 - RM 1300. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 350 - RM 480 and takes 30h 45m.
Chiang Rai to George Town bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Hat Yai station.
George Town is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 9:08 AM in Chiang Rai and 10:08 AM in George Town.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai in around 30h 45m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 430–1,200
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,600
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 400–1,200
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 91–96
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 80–203
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- RM 132
- Express
- RM 80–110
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Phone
- 1490
- borkorsor@transport.co.th
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 95–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- beh_travel@outlook.com
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to George Town is 1909 km. It takes approximately 26h 14m to drive from Chiang Rai to George Town.
Book your Chiang Rai to George Town bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
There are 2423+ hotels available in George Town.