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How to get fromHạ Long to Chiang Maiby taxi, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hạ Long to Chiang Mai by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HPH - CNX
    7h 15m
    ฿4,114–14,016

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    47h 6m
    ฿2,015–6,275

  3. Taxi, bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    40h 36m
    ฿2,787–3,797

  4. Drive 1,297 km

    1. Drive from Hạ Long to Chiang Maicar car 1,297 km
    19h 37m
    ฿4,914–7,098

Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,177Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 887.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Hạ Long to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the taxi to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) airport then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station, take the bus to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, take the bus to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station, take the bus to Nong Khai, then take the bus to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal.

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