What is the cheapest way to get from Cát Bà to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Cát Bà to Chiang Mai is to bus and ferry and bus via Nong Khai which costs ฿2800 - ฿4600 and takes 40h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cát Bà to Chiang Mai?

The fastest way to get from Cát Bà to Chiang Mai is to bus and ferry and fly which takes 8h 48m and costs ฿2900 - ฿8500.

Is there a direct bus between Cát Bà and Chiang Mai?

No, there is no direct bus from Cát Bà to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Cat Ba and arriving at Chiang Mai via Hanoi SSB and Luang Prabang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Cát Bà to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Cát Bà and Chiang Mai is 922 km.

How do I travel from Cát Bà to Chiang Mai without a car?

The best way to get from Cát Bà to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs ฿2900 - ฿7500.

How long does it take to get from Cát Bà to Chiang Mai?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Cát Bà to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cát Bà to Chiang Mai bus from?

Cát Bà to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Cat Ba Discovery, depart from Cat Ba station.

Where does the Cát Bà to Chiang Mai bus arrive?

Cát Bà to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Cat Ba Discovery, arrive at Hanoi station.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 3197+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.

Cát Bà to Chiang Mai - 7 ways to travel via bus and ferry, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Cát Bà to Chiang Mai by busferry, plane, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus and ferry to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport
best
1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Hanoi
2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)HAN - CNX
8h 48m
฿2,970–8,110
Bus and ferry, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Hanoi
2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
2d 2h
฿2,603–6,816
Bus and ferry, bus via Nong Khai
1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Ha Noi
2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Southern Bus Station Vientiane
3. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
40h 26m
฿2,882–4,555
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Gia Luan - Cat Ba to Tuan Chau
2. Drive from Tuan Chau to Chiang Mai
20h 50m
฿4,992–7,727
Fly Cat Bi International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
1. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)HPH - CNX
14h 22m
฿3,952–9,570
Bus and ferry to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Lampang, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Hanoi
2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Lampang (LPT)HAN - LPT
3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Mai
14h 44m
฿4,470–12,940
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Hanoi
2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang Prabang Southern Station
3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
2d
฿2,949–7,155

Cát Bà to Chiang Mai by busferry and bus

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2dAverage Duration

฿2,949Cheapest Price

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Distance: 922.1 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

Ruili Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) twice daily.

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