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There are 10 ways to get from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Vietnam by plane, bus, train or car

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Fly to Danang  •  2h 4m

  1. Fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Danang (DAD) CNX - DAD

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Train, bus, drive  •  35h 38m

  1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong
  2. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Ban Klong Luk Border
  3. Take the train from Poipet to Phnom Penh Station
  4. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Phuong Trinh to Bavet border Bus station
  5. Drive from Bavet border Bus station to Ho Chi Minh City

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Fly to Noi Bai International  •  2h 33m

  1. Fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Noi Bai International (HAN) CNX - HAN

Fly to Tan Son Nhat  •  2h 45m

  1. Fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) CNX - SGN

Fly to Quinhon  •  5h 17m

  1. Fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Quinhon (UIH) CNX - UIH

Fly to Hue, bus  •  7h 11m

  1. Fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Hue (HUI) CNX - HUI
  2. Take the bus from Hue Southern Bus Station to Da Nang Central Bus Station

Fly to Pleiku  •  4h 29m

  1. Fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Pleiku (PXU) CNX - PXU

Bus via Bangkok  •  34h 7m

  1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
  2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penh
  3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Cambodia - Sinh Tourist Office to Ho Chi Minh - Sinh Tourist Office

Bus  •  34h 47m

  1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani 874
  2. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Pakse
  3. Take the bus from Pakse to Mien Dong Bus Station

Drive  •  21h 22m

  1. Drive from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Ho Chi Minh City 1467.2 km

Chiang Mai (CNX) to Danang (DAD) flights

The flight time between Chiang Mai (CNX) and Danang (DAD) is around 4h 11m and covers a distance of around 1025 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 13m. Services are operated by Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, Vietjet Air and others. Typically 49 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

49 Weekly Planes
4h 11m Average Duration
$80 Cheapest Price
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Last updated: March 15 | Data sourced from: ACAPS, OXFORD

Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Vietnam is to train and bus and drive which costs ฿1000 - ฿4000 and takes 35h 38m.

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The quickest way to get from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Vietnam is to fly which costs ฿2800 - ฿7500 and takes 2h 4m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Vietnam. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai International Airport and arriving at Nam Ky Khoi Nghia via Waroros Market, Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Phnom Penh Cambodia - Sinh Tourist Office and De Tham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 7m.

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The distance between Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) and Vietnam is 1180 km. The road distance is 1467.2 km.

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The best way to get from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Vietnam without a car is to bus via Bangkok which takes 34h 7m and costs ฿2500 - ฿3100.

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It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Vietnam, including transfers.

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Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Vietnam bus services, operated by Bangkok Busline, depart from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 station.

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The best way to get from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Vietnam is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs ฿2800 - ฿7500. Alternatively, you can bus via Bangkok, which costs ฿2500 - ฿3100 and takes 34h 7m.

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The quickest flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Danang Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h.

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Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Vietnam bus services, operated by The Sinh Tourist, arrive at Ho Chi Minh - Sinh Tourist Office station.

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Map of how to get from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Vietnam.
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  • Distance: 1179.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai Airport (CNX), Thailand and Vietnam?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air and three other airlines fly from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Da Nang every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Ho Chi Minh City via Waroros Market, Chiang Mai Terminal 2, Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh Cambodia - Sinh Tourist Office, Ho Chi Minh - Sinh Tourist Office, and De Tham in around 34h 7m.

Airlines
Vietjet Air
Website
vietjetair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai to Danang via Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $800
Flights from Chiang Mai to Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$50 - $230
Flights from Chiang Mai to Quinhon via Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $340
Flights from Chiang Mai to Quinhon via Noi Bai International
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$95 - $340
Flights from Chiang Mai to Hue via Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
5h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$70 - $250
Flights from Chiang Mai to Pleiku via Noi Bai International
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$85 - $310
Flights from Chiang Mai to Pleiku via Suvarnabhumi, Noi Bai International
Ave. Duration
6h 57m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $360
Flights from Chiang Mai to Pleiku via Suvarnabhumi, Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
6h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$90 - $320
Flights from Chiang Mai to Pleiku via Don Muang, Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
6h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $320
Flights from Chiang Mai to Pleiku via Don Muang, Noi Bai International
Ave. Duration
8h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $360
Flights from Chiang Mai to Pleiku via Kuala Lumpur, Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
8h 45m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
$140 - $420
Thai AirAsia
Website
airasia.com
Flights from Chiang Mai to Danang
Ave. Duration
2h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$80 - $270
Flights from Chiang Mai to Danang via Don Muang
Ave. Duration
4h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$80 - $270
Flights from Chiang Mai to Noi Bai International
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$65 - $290
Flights from Chiang Mai to Noi Bai International via Don Muang
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$65 - $290
Flights from Chiang Mai to Tan Son Nhat via Don Muang
Ave. Duration
4h 26m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$80 - $240
Vietnam Airlines
Website
vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Chiang Mai to Tan Son Nhat via Suvarnabhumi
Ave. Duration
4h 37m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
$200 - $430
Flights from Chiang Mai to Hue via Suvarnabhumi, Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
6h 50m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
$120 - $380
Flights from Chiang Mai to Hue via Noi Bai International
Ave. Duration
4h 15m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$70 - $230
Flights from Chiang Mai to Pleiku via Suvarnabhumi, Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
8h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$150 - $470
Flights from Chiang Mai to Pleiku via Danang, Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
8h 35m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$110 - $340
Flights from Chiang Mai to Pleiku via Suvarnabhumi, Noi Bai International
Ave. Duration
8h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $550
Thai Vietjet Air
Website
vietjetair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai to Danang via Suvarnabhumi
Ave. Duration
4h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $280
Lao Airlines
Website
laoairlines.com
Flights from Chiang Mai to Noi Bai International via Luang Prabang
Ave. Duration
2h 50m
When
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$250 - $550
Bangkok Airways
Website
bangkokair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai to Tan Son Nhat via Suvarnabhumi
Ave. Duration
4h 5m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
$200 - $430
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Phone
1690
Email
sarabanklang@railway.co.th
Website
railway.co.th
Train from Chiang Mai to Hua Lamphong
Ave. Duration
10h 35m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$6 - $50
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
Website
https://www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
3rd Class (Seat)
$6 - $9
2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
$21 - $29
2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
$13 - $18
1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
$35 - $50
Train from Hua Lamphong to Ban Klong Luk Border
Ave. Duration
4h 22m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$2 - $35
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
Website
https://www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
3rd Class (Seat)
$2 - $6
2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
$17 - $24
2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
$9 - $13
1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
$26 - $35
Royal Railway Cambodia
Phone
023 992 379
Email
Chhon.Sotheara@trrcambodia.com
Website
royal-railway.com
Train from Poipet to Phnom Penh Station
Ave. Duration
10h 50m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
$6 - $9
Schedules at
facebook.com
Book at
royalrailway.easybook.com
Bus operators
Danang Bus
Phone
0236 3711888
Email
datramac@gmail.com
Website
danangbus.vn
Bus from Hue Southern Bus Station to Da Nang Central Bus Station
Ave. Duration
2h
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $3
Schedules at
danangbus.vn
Hoang Long
Phone
0225 3920920
Email
info@hoanglongasia.com
Website
hoanglongasia.com
Bus from Hue Southern Bus Station to Da Nang
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$2 - $5
Book at
https://12go.asia/en
Bangkok Busline
Phone
0-27921488
Email
bangkok_buslines@hotmail.com
Bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
10h 30m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$19 - $30
Schedules at
12go.asia
Book at
12go.asia
Express
$20
VIP
$23
VIP 24
$30
The Transport Company
Phone
1490
Email
borkorsor@transport.co.th
Website
home.transport.co.th
Bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
11h 53m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$14 - $22
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
Website
https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Pakse
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$2 - $6
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
Website
https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Nattakan Transport
Phone
+855 70 877 727
Website
12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penh
Ave. Duration
12h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$30
Schedules at
12go.asia
The Sinh Tourist
Phone
+84-28 3838 9596
Email
info@thesinhtourist.vn
Website
thesinhtourist.vn
Bus from Phnom Penh Cambodia - Sinh Tourist Office to Ho Chi Minh - Sinh Tourist Office
Ave. Duration
7h
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$29
Schedules at
thesinhtourist.vn
Phetprasert Tour
Phone
+66 56 720 720
Email
info@phetprasert.com
Website
phetprasert.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani
Ave. Duration
14h 50m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$21 - $29
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/phet-prasert
Viet Lao Bus
Phone
+84 2439998087
Email
vietlaobus@gmail.com
Website
vietlaobus.com
Bus from Pakse to Mien Dong Bus Station
Ave. Duration
12h 27m
Frequency
Twice a week
Schedules at
vietlaobus.com
Phnom Penh Sorya
Phone
023210359
Email
info@ppsoryatransport.com.kh
Website
phnompenhsorya.com
Bus from Phnom Penh Phuong Trinh to Bavet border Bus station
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$7
Schedules at
phnompenhsorya.com
Book at
bookmebus.com

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Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Vietnam is 1467 km. It takes approximately 21h 22m to drive from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Vietnam.

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Thai Smile, Bangkok Airways, Vietjet Air and two other airlines offer flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Danang Airport.

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