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How to get fromGeorge Town to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane PEN - CEI
    7h 22m
    ฿4,266–10,210

  2. Car ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    6. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    37h 33m
    ฿1,220–3,835

  3. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    30h 13m
    ฿2,635–3,065

  4. Drive 1,908.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Chiang Raicar car 1,908.6 km
    26h 20m
    ฿7,225–10,435

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    38h 31m
    ฿3,809–8,589

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,778Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,666.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai via Hat Yai and Phayao in around 30h 13m.

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