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How to get fromChiang Rai to Hanoiby plane, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Hanoi by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane CEI - HAN
    5h 15m
    $116–258

  2. Local Bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to My Dinh bus stationbus bus
    30h 20m
    $31–82

  3. Drive 1,009.4 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Hanoicar car 1,009.4 km
    14h 47m
    $118–170

  4. Local Bus, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    40h 20m
    $88–117

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and six other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to My Dinh bus station via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Oudomxay in around 30h 20m.

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