What is the cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai is to bus and train which costs ฿1600 - ฿2700 and takes 29h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs ฿3300 - ฿10000.

Is there a direct bus between Phnom Penh and Chiang Rai?

No, there is no direct bus from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Phnom Penh and arriving at Chiang Rai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.

How far is it from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Phnom Penh and Chiang Rai is 1140 km.

How do I travel from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai without a car?

The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai without a car is to bus which takes 24h 30m and costs ฿1700 - ฿2800.

How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai bus from?

Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by , depart from Phnom Penh station.

Bus or fly from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai?

The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs ฿3300 - ฿10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1700 - ฿2800 and takes 24h 30m.

Where does the Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai bus arrive?

Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by , arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai?

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Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 400+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and Minivan

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There are 5 ways to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, or train

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Fly from Phnom Penh
best
1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane KTI - CEI
8h 17m
฿3,353–9,697
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
29h 10m
฿1,693–2,690
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus Route No.909 / ...
24h 30m
฿1,766–2,716
Minivan, bus to Siem Reap, fly
1. Take the bus from Phnom Pehn to Siem Reapbus
2. Take the bus from Go Ho Travel Siem Reap to Siem Reap Airportbus
3. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane SAI - CEI
13h 1m
฿5,147–10,564
Bus via Bangkok
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus
26h 32m
฿1,998–3,423

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

21Weekly Planes

5h 13mAverage Duration

฿3,225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,139.5 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Airways International, and Cambodia Airways fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 24h 30m.

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