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 427–1,220Bus
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 352–475Drive 1,908.5 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to George Towncar 1,908.5 km
26h 18mRM 884–1,277
Chiang Rai to Penang by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Penang is to bus which costs RM 230 - RM 1200 and takes 31h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs RM 420 - RM 1300.
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 350 - RM 480.
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 420 - RM 1300. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 350 - RM 480 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 10:37 PM in Chiang Rai and 11:37 PM 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 430–1,200
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Booking & Getting There
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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