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How to get fromPhnom Penh to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KTI - CEI
    7h 28m
    ฿2,852–9,697

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    29h 10m
    ฿1,714–2,681

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    24h 30m
    ฿1,757–2,807

  4. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    26h 32m
    ฿1,940–2,738

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,766Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,139.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

Thai Vietjet Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, and two other airlines fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 4 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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