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How to get fromChiang Rai to Sihanoukvilleby plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sihanoukville (KOS)plane plane CEI - KOS
    16h 22m
    $274–595

  2. Bus, train via Bangkok

    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 to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    4. Take the train from Phnom Penh Station to Sihanoukville stationtrain train
    38h 50m
    $69–128

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville Bus Terminalbus bus
    29h 45m
    $76–79

  4. Bus, train

    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 Phnom Penhbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville Bus Terminalbus bus
    35h 13m
    $72–93

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Vientiane stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville Bus Terminalbus bus
    43h 38m
    $155–157

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sihanoukville (KOS) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,144.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 22m

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

Thai Airways International, Cambodia Angkor Air, and four other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sihanoukville (KOS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Sihanoukville Bus Terminal via Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Phnom Penh in around 29h 45m.

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