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How to get fromHanoi to Chiang Rai (State)by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Hanoi to Chiang Rai (State) by plane, bus, 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 41m
    ฿4,450–7,690

  2. Bus, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    37h 26m
    ฿2,089–2,849

  3. Drive  1,010.2 km

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

  4. Fly to Tachilek

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane HAN - THL
    14h 35m
    ฿4,050–11,070

  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
    ฿3,530–8,680

  6. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane HAN - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    13h 22m
    ฿4,911–9,531

  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
    39h 35m
    ฿3,090–3,836

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: 667.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Chiang Rai (State), 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 Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Chiang Rai via Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 39h 35m.

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