There are 4 ways to get from Penang to Chiang Rai 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 Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane PEN - CEI
4h 25m฿3,689–9,631Mini Van, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus
- Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus
30h 13m฿2,826–3,265Drive 1,909.9 km
- Drive from George Town to Chiang Raicar 1,909.9 km
26h 19m฿7,267–10,496Bus
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus
- Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus
38h 31m฿3,813–8,893
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Chiang Rai is to Mini Van and bus which costs ฿2800 - ฿3300 and takes 30h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ฿3600 - ฿10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Chiang Rai via Hat Yai and Phayao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 13m.
The distance between Penang and Chiang Rai is 1640 km. The road distance is 1909.9 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Chiang Rai without a car is to Mini Van and bus which takes 30h 13m and costs ฿2800 - ฿3300.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Penang to Chiang Rai, including transfers.
Penang to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Penang to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ฿3600 - ฿10000. Alternatively, you can Mini Van and bus, which costs ฿2800 - ฿3300 and takes 30h 13m.
Penang to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Chiang Rai is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 6:06 AM in Penang and 5:06 AM in Chiang Rai.
What companies run services between Penang, 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.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,500–9,500
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿740–790
- Book at
- 12 Go
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Chiang Rai is 1910 km. It takes approximately 26h 19m to drive from Penang to Chiang Rai.
Book your Penang to Chiang Rai bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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