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How to get fromChiang Mai to Mekong Riverby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Mekong River by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Can Tho International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA)plane plane CNX - VCA
    2. Take the taxi from Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    8h 6m
    $222–518

  2. Train, bus, taxi via Phnom Penh

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    32h 44m
    $204–259

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    32h 26m
    $220–341

  4. Fly to Phnom Penh, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane plane CNX - KTI
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    15h 6m
    $290–378

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from KL Plaza St 154 Corner 13 to #317 St.Phạm Ngũ Lãobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from #317 St.Phạm Ngũ Lão to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    33h 38m
    $221–270

  6. Train, bus, taxi via Siem Reap

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Siem Reapbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Go Ho Travel Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Vung Taubus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Vung Tau to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    41h 58m
    $204–338

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,370.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Mekong River, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Mekong River. However, you can fly to Can Tho International Airport (VCA) then take the taxi to Mekong River. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, take the bus to Phnom Penh, walk to Soriya Cinema, take the bus to City Mall, walk to Phnom Penh, take the bus to Ho Chi Minh, then take the taxi to Mekong River.

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