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How to get fromNorthern Thailand to Vietnamby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Northern Thailand to Vietnam by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane CNX - HAN
    2h 44m
    $114–246

  2. Bus via savannakhet

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaenbus bus 874
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Hanoibus bus
    33h 1m
    $57–133

  3. Drive 1,159.8 km

    1. Drive from Northern Thailand to Hanoicar car 1,159.8 km
    18h 23m
    $135–195

  4. Fly to Da Nang International Airport

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane plane CNX - DAD
    4h 33m
    $114–246

  5. Fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane CNX - SGN
    4h 49m
    $125–237

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Hanoibus bus
    46h 45m
    $79–238

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 1m
    $60–204

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Northern Thailand and Vietnam?

Thai AirAsia and Lao Airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northern Thailand to Hanoi via Mae Jo, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Mukdahan, and Savannakhet Bus Station in around 33h 1m.

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