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How to get fromPenang to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, car ferry, tram, train, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, car ferry, tram, train, car, or ferry

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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
    5h 5m
    ฿3,577–9,816

  2. Car ferry, tram, train, bus via Chiang Mai

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    5. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    38h 45m
    ฿1,011–2,567

  3. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
    29h 27m
    ฿2,959–3,324

  4. Drive  1,909.7 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Chiang Raicar car 1,909.7 km
    26h 11m
    ฿8,440–12,191

  5. Car ferry, tram, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    4. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus
    42h 22m
    ฿2,528–3,331

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1bus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Resort Koh Lipe Pier 1 to Phuket Bus Station 1ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    45h 30m
    ฿6,875–10,475

Penang to Chiang Rai by car ferry, tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,528Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Penang to Chiang Rai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,640.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

Thai AirAsia, Scoot Tigerair, and two other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai via Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 in around 29h 27m.

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