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How to get fromHo Chi Minh to Chiang Maiby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane SGN - CNX
    3h 40m
    ฿3,900–7,500

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    31h 11m
    ฿1,665–4,206

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    30h 50m
    ฿2,055–4,541

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    31h 30m
    ฿2,132–3,157

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,922Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,210.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, and four other airlines fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express, Bangkok, Ratchathewi District Office, Tour Properties, and Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 in around 30h 50m.

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