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

The cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State) is to bus which costs ฿1800 - ฿2600 and takes 26h.

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

The fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State) is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs ฿3000 - ฿6500.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State). However, there are services departing from Phnom Penh and arriving at Chiang Rai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.

How far is it from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State)?

The distance between Phnom Penh and Chiang Rai (State) is 1131 km. The road distance is 1324.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State) without a car is to bus which takes 26h and costs ฿1800 - ฿2600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State), including transfers.

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

Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State) bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, depart from Phnom Penh station.

Bus or fly from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State)?

The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State) is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs ฿3000 - ฿6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1800 - ฿2600 and takes 26h.

Where does the Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State) bus arrive?

Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State) bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State) is 1324 km. It takes approximately 19h 26m to drive from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State).

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai (State)?

There are 346+ hotels available in Chiang Rai (State).

Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State) - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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
1. Fly from Krong Ta Khmau (KTI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)KTI - CEI
6h 55m
฿3,092–6,112
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkok
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Mai
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
29h 19m
฿1,372–3,268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang RaiRoute No.909 / ...
26h
฿1,821–2,571
Drive 1,324.2 km
1. Drive from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai1,324.2 km
19h 26m
฿5,610–8,103
Minivan, bus
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Battambang
2. Take the bus from Battambang Sakorsiri Office to Boonsiri Khao San office
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Rai
29h 51m
฿2,086–2,744

Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai (State) by bus

63Weekly Buses

26hAverage Duration

฿1,821Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,130.8 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and four other airlines fly from Krong Ta Khmau (KTI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phnom Penh to Chiang Rai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 26h.

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