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How to get fromChiang Rai to Hạ Long Bayby bus, train, ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Hạ Long Bay by bus, train, ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Local Bus, bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    31h 51m
    $105–292

  2. Local Bus, Minivan, bus, taxi, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Ha Long Bai Chaytaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    44h 22m
    $86–174

  3. Fly, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane CEI - HPH
    2. Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Ha Long Bai Chaytaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    20h 48m
    $146–506

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration22h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,110 km
  • Duration: 31h 51m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Hạ Long Bay. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Kunming South, take the train to Nanning, walk to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, take the bus to Ha Long Bay, take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay, then walk to Hạ Long Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay, then walk to Hạ Long Bay.

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