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How to get fromChiang Mai to Cao Bangby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Cao Bang by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane CNX - HAN
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Phu Thotrain train
    4h 33m
    $106–244

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to My Dinh bus stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Xuân Khanhbus bus 71
    5. Take the taxi from Xuân Khanh to Cao Bangtaxi taxi
    36h 57m
    $48–105

  3. Bus, train via savannakhet

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaenbus bus 874
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Hanoibus bus
    4. Take the train from Ha Noi to Phu Thotrain train
    33h 39m
    $55–136

  4. Drive 1,096.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Cao Bangcar car 1,096.9 km
    17h 16m
    $128–184

  5. Bus, train

    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 train from Ha Noi to Phu Thotrain train
    47h 13m
    $77–240

  6. Bus, train #2

    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 train from Ha Noi to Phu Thotrain train
    47h 40m
    $58–206

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

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  • Distance: 893 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Cao Bang, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Cao Bang. However, you can fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, take the bus to Cat Linh Bus Station, walk to Ha Noi, then take the train to Phu Tho. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Phu Tho via Khon Kaen, Mukdahan, Savannakhet Bus Station, Hanoi, and Ha Noi in around 33h 39m.

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