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How to get fromChiang Mai to Cát Bàby plane, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Cát Bà by plane, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane CNX - HAN
    2. Take the busferry from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    6h 41m
    $114–249

  2. Bus, bus and ferry #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    2d 2h
    $66–211

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    40h 40m
    $88–133

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Tuan Chaucar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tuan Chau to Gia Luan - Cat Bacarferry car ferry
    20h 49m
    $155–230

  5. Bus, bus and ferry via Vientiane

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    43h 39m
    $92–141

  6. Bus, bus and ferry #3

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Hanoibus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    2d 2h
    $86–259

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiang Mai to Cát Bà.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 944.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Cát Bà, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Cát Bà. However, you can fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, take the bus to Long Bien Bus Station, walk to Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba, then take the vehicle to Cat Ba. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Cat Ba via Nong Khai, Vientiane Southern Bus Station, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hanoi, Hanoi Old Quarter, and Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba in around 40h 40m.

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