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How to get fromVietnam to Chiang Maiby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Vietnam to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane DAD - CNX
    3h 53m
    ฿3,314–7,516

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    45h 20m
    ฿1,859–6,114

  3. Bus via Yasothon

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Yasothonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yasothon to Chiang Maibus bus 874
    32h 33m
    ฿2,535–3,411

  4. Drive 1,148.4 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to Chiang Maicar car 1,148.4 km
    18h 3m
    ฿4,418–6,381

  5. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HAN - CNX
    3h 55m
    ฿3,411–8,011

  6. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane SGN - CNX
    5h 56m
    ฿3,951–7,551

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    38h 41m
    ฿2,633–3,639

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,028.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, and HK Express fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanoi to Chiang Mai via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, Yasothon, and Yasothon in around 32h 33m.

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