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There are 5 ways to get from Siem Reap to Chiang Rai by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Town to Siem Reap Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane SAI - CEI
    6h 50m
    ฿4,109–9,995

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Don Muang to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    3. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    24h 43m
    ฿1,024–4,482

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiairbus bus Mochit - Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair
    19h 56m
    ฿1,307–4,098

  4. Bus via Chiang Rai Town Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    26h
    ฿2,507–5,198

  5. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Giant Ibis to Bangkok Giant Ibisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Chiang Mai Arcade 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    26h 20m
    ฿2,356–3,596

Siem Reap to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 920 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Siem Reap to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Mochit in around 19h 56m.

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