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How to get fromChiang Rai to Siem Reapby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Siem Reap by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Siem Reap (SAI)plane plane CEI - SAI
    2. Take the bus from Siem Reap Airport to Siem Reap Townbus bus
    5h 30m
    $122–295

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Siem Reapbus bus
    25h 43m
    $35–141

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Siem Reapbus bus
    20h 15m
    $39–127

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Vientiane stationbus bus Chiang Rai Transfer - Vientiane station
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Chong Kov Sou Bus Station, Siem Reapbus bus
    40h 6m
    $141–143

Chiang Rai to Siem Reap by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 919.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Siem Reap, Cambodia?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Siem Reap via Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 20h 15m.

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