There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Vietnam by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Da Nang International Airport
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane CEI - DAD
4h 19m$135–196Local Bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
- Take the bus from Oudomxay to My Dinh bus stationbus
31h 20m$33–83Drive 1,009.6 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Hanoicar 1,009.6 km
14h 48m$118–170Fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane CEI - SGN
5h 15m$126–187Fly to Noi Bai International Airport
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane CEI - HAN
4h 40m$125–216Local Bus, Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
41h 41m$81–129
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Vietnam is to Local Bus and bus which costs $30 - $85 and takes 31h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Vietnam is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $130 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Vietnam station. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Cat Linh Bus Station via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, My Dinh bus station and Noi Bai International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 20m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Vietnam is 994 km. The road distance is 1009.6 km.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Chiang Rai to Vietnam, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Vietnam bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Chiang Rai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Vietnam is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $130 - $200. Alternatively, you can Local Bus and bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 31h 20m.
Chiang Rai to Vietnam bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Chiang khong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Vietnam is 1010 km. It takes approximately 14h 48m to drive from Chiang Rai to Vietnam.
There are 5112+ hotels available in Vietnam.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Vietnam?
Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) every 4 hours. 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.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Da Nang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–330
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–280
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–210
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
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