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How to get fromCát Bà to Chiang Raiby busferry, plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Bus and ferry to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Hanoibusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HAN - CEI
    10h 22m
    ฿4,818–8,452

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Hanoibusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    43h 7m
    ฿1,861–3,091

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Gia Luan - Cat Ba to Tuan Chaucarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Tuan Chau to Chiang Raicar car
    17h 37m
    ฿4,693–7,419

  4. Bus and ferry to Cat Bi International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba Town to Haiphong Airportbusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HPH - CEI
    11h 40m
    ฿4,792–13,653

  5. Bus and ferry to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Hanoibusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HAN - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 41m
    ฿3,898–9,442

  6. Bus and ferry, bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Hanoibusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    45h 45m
    ฿3,415–4,686

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 821.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Cát Bà to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the vehicle to Hanoi, walk to Long Bien Bus Station, take the bus to Noi Bai International Airport, walk to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cat Ba to Chiang Rai via Hanoi, Hanoi Old Quarter, Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang, Luang Prabang, Huay Xai, and Chiang khong in around 43h 7m.

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