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How to get fromThailand to Lào Caiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Thailand to Lào Cai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane CNX - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    11h 37m
    $115–259

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    45h 44m
    $46–102

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Honghetrain train
    4. Take the train from Mengzi to Hekou Northtrain train
    29h 56m
    $97–217

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mukdahanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Hanoibus bus
    3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    36h 27m
    $59–106

  5. Drive 1,481.4 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Lào Caicar car 1,481.4 km
    20h 39m
    $172–249

  6. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane DMK - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    12h 3m
    $85–179

  7. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane BKK - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    12h 25m
    $91–160

  8. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    12h 23m
    $174–307

  9. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Sam Neua, drive

    1. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane VTE - NEU
    3. Drive from Sam Neua (NEU) to Lào Caicar car
    12h 10m
    $144–213

  10. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane VTE - HAN
    3. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    14h 54m
    $168–266

  11. Bus, train via Vientiane

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Hanoi Nuoc Ngam Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    2d 2h
    $100–221

Thailand to Lào Cai by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,086.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between Thailand and Lào Cai, Vietnam?

You can take a subway from MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot to Lào Cai via MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Honghe, Mengzi, and Hekou North in around 29h 56m.

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