What is the cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Chiang Mai is to bus via savannakhet which costs ฿1700 - ฿3100 and takes 29h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanoi to Chiang Mai?

The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ฿3400 - ฿8000.

Is there a direct bus between Hanoi and Chiang Mai?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanoi to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Hanoi and arriving at Chiang Mai via Mukdahan and Khon Kaen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 56m.

How far is it from Hanoi to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Hanoi and Chiang Mai is 791 km. The road distance is 1148.4 km.

How do I travel from Hanoi to Chiang Mai without a car?

The best way to get from Hanoi to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 37h 30m and costs ฿2700 - ฿3600.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Chiang Mai?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Hanoi to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanoi to Chiang Mai bus from?

Hanoi to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Viet Lao Bus, depart from Hanoi station.

Bus or fly from Hanoi to Chiang Mai?

The best way to get from Hanoi to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ฿3400 - ฿8000. Alternatively, you can bus via savannakhet, which costs ฿1700 - ฿3100 and takes 29h 56m.

Where does the Hanoi to Chiang Mai bus arrive?

Hanoi to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Viet Lao Bus, arrive at Savannakhet Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hanoi to Chiang Mai?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to Chiang Mai is 1148 km. It takes approximately 18h 3m to drive from Hanoi to Chiang Mai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hanoi to Chiang Mai?

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Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 3363+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.

Hanoi to Chiang Mai - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hanoi to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane HAN - CNX
3h 55m
฿3,410–8,010
Bus via savannakhet
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Khon Kaenbus
3. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Maibus 874
29h 56m
฿1,725–3,061
Drive 1,148.4 km
1. Drive from Hanoi to Chiang Maicar 1,148.4 km
18h 3m
฿4,419–6,383
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
37h 30m
฿2,715–3,545
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus
44h
฿1,875–6,088

Hanoi to Chiang Mai by bus

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44hAverage Duration

฿1,875Cheapest Price

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Distance: 790.5 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Thai AirAsia flies from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanoi to Chiang Mai via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, and Khon Kaen in around 29h 56m.

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