What is the cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Northern Thailand?

The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Northern Thailand is to bus via Nong Khai which costs ฿2900 - ฿3800 and takes 38h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanoi to Northern Thailand?

The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Northern Thailand is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ฿3800 - ฿8500.

Is there a direct bus between Hanoi and Northern Thailand?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanoi station to Northern Thailand. However, there are services departing from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and arriving at Mae Jo via Central Bus Station Vientiane, Nong Khai and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 37m.

How far is it from Hanoi to Northern Thailand?

The distance between Hanoi and Northern Thailand is 824 km. The road distance is 1162.2 km.

How do I travel from Hanoi to Northern Thailand without a car?

The best way to get from Hanoi to Northern Thailand without a car is to bus via Nong Khai which takes 38h 37m and costs ฿2900 - ฿3800.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Northern Thailand?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Hanoi to Northern Thailand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanoi to Northern Thailand bus from?

Hanoi to Northern Thailand bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Hanoi to Northern Thailand?

The best way to get from Hanoi to Northern Thailand is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ฿3800 - ฿8500. Alternatively, you can bus via Nong Khai, which costs ฿2900 - ฿3800 and takes 38h 37m.

Where does the Hanoi to Northern Thailand bus arrive?

Hanoi to Northern Thailand bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hanoi to Northern Thailand?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to Northern Thailand is 1162 km. It takes approximately 18h 25m to drive from Hanoi to Northern Thailand.

Where can I stay near Northern Thailand?

There are 3364+ hotels available in Northern Thailand.

Hanoi to Northern Thailand - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hanoi to Northern Thailand 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
4h 34m
฿3,830–8,510
Bus
cheapest
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
45h 7m
฿2,074–6,336
Bus via Nong Khai
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
38h 37m
฿2,913–3,793
Drive 1,162.2 km
1. Drive from Hanoi to Northern Thailandcar 1,162.2 km
18h 25m
฿4,468–6,454

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

5Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

฿3,353Cheapest Price

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Distance: 824.1 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Northern 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 Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Northern Thailand via Central Bus Station Vientiane, Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, Chiang Mai, and Mae Jo in around 38h 37m.

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