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How to get fromChiang Rai to Phnom Penhby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Phnom Penh by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane plane CEI - KTI
    2. Take the bus from Techo International Airport to Canadia Gardenbus bus
    6h 11m
    $105–296

  2. Bus, train via Lampang

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    28h 30m
    $53–81

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    23h 45m
    $62–65

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    24h 30m
    $54–82

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    31h 13m
    $58–79

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Vientiane stationbus bus Chiang Rai Transfer - Vientiane station
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus bus
    39h 6m
    $140–142

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phnom Penh (KTI) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,143.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Phnom Penh, Cambodia?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Phnom Penh via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 23h 45m.

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