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How to get fromVietnam to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vietnam to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DAD - CEI
    4h 23m
    ฿4,554–6,696

  2. Bus, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    38h 25m
    ฿1,381–2,608

  3. Bus, train, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Vang Viengbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    37h 32m
    ฿1,955–3,825

  4. Drive 1,011.1 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to Chiang Raicar car 1,011.1 km
    14h 48m
    ฿3,852–5,564

  5. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane SGN - CEI
    6h 46m
    ฿2,290–8,230

  6. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    40h 55m
    ฿2,794–4,069

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 993.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia, and Vietnam Airlines fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Chiang Rai via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 40h 55m.

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