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How to get fromHanoi (State) to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HAN - CEI
    6h 40m
    ฿4,452–7,692

  2. Bus, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    38h 25m
    ฿1,540–2,299

  3. Bus, train, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Vang Viengbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    37h 32m
    ฿2,125–3,531

  4. Drive  1,010.2 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to Chiang Raicar car 1,010.2 km
    14h 49m
    ฿3,962–5,722

  5. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HAN - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    9h 59m
    ฿3,532–8,682

  6. Fly to Tachilek, bus

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane HAN - THL
    2. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    17h 22m
    ฿4,132–11,172

  7. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    40h 55m
    ฿3,048–3,923

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: 667.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Hanoi (State), Vietnam and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, and two other airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Chiang Rai via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 40h 55m.

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