There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Penang 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
4h 25mRM 517–1,421Bus, Mini Van
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
30h 45mRM 332–366Drive 1,908.5 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to George Towncar 1,908.5 km
26h 18mRM 887–1,281Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus
- Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
38h 52mRM 466–1,052
Chiang Rai to Penang by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Penang is to bus and Mini Van which costs RM 330 - RM 370 and takes 30h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs RM 500 - RM 1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Penang. 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 Penang is 1640 km. The road distance is 1908.5 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Penang without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 30h 45m and costs RM 330 - RM 370.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Chiang Rai to Penang, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Penang bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Chiang Rai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs RM 500 - RM 1500. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 330 - RM 370 and takes 30h 45m.
Chiang Rai to Penang bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 8:49 AM in Chiang Rai and 9:49 AM in Penang.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Penang, 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) 4 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 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,400
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,700
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 470–1,400
- 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 73
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- servicecenter@greenbusthailand.com
- Website
- greenbusthailand.com
Bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 357–600
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
- VIP
- RM 472
- Express
- RM 357
- Phone
- 1490
- borkorsor@transport.co.th
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 20–160
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 28–270
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
- Phone
- +66 62-175-3069
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 35–45
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- kbi.dlt.go.th
Bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- https://kbi.dlt.go.th/th
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Penang is 1909 km. It takes approximately 26h 18m to drive from Chiang Rai to Penang.
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