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

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

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  1. Fly to Da Nang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane plane CEI - DAD
    4h 19m
    $147–239

  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
    31h 20m
    $33–83

  3. Drive 1,009.4 km

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

  4. Fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane CEI - SGN
    5h 15m
    $146–247

  5. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane CEI - HAN
    4h 55m
    $145–296

  6. 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
    41h 25m
    $81–125

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 993.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Cat Linh Bus Station via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, My Dinh bus station, and Noi Bai International Airport in around 31h 20m.

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