What is the cheapest way to get from Hạ Long to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Hạ Long to Chiang Rai is to taxi and bus which costs ฿2700 - ฿3700 and takes 34h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hạ Long to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Hạ Long to Chiang Rai is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 59m and costs ฿3900 - ฿11000.

How far is it from Hạ Long to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Hạ Long and Chiang Rai is 772 km. The road distance is 1159.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Hạ Long to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Hạ Long to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

Can I drive from Hạ Long to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Hạ Long to Chiang Rai is 1159 km. It takes approximately 16h 22m to drive from Hạ Long to Chiang Rai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 391+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Hạ Long to Chiang Rai - 5 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, car, and Minivan

There are 5 ways to get from Hạ Long to Chiang Rai by taxi, plane, bus, car, ferry, or busferry

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

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
2. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)HPH - CEI
7h 59m
฿3,957–10,645
Taxi, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Thuong Ly Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Thuong Ly Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Savannakhet Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Khon Kaen
5. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Rai
34h 45m
฿2,762–3,684
Drive 1,159.3 km
1. Drive from Hạ Long to Chiang Rai1,159.3 km
16h 22m
฿4,250–6,138
Taxi, bus, Minivan, Local Bus
1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Thuong Ly Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Thuong Ly Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
42h 45m
฿3,877–5,204
Ferry, bus and ferry, bus, Minivan, Local Bus
1. Take the ferry from Hạ Long Bay to Cat Ba
2. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Hanoi
3. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang Prabang Southern Station
4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
45h 55m
฿3,784–5,219

Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

29Weekly Planes

8h 39mAverage Duration

฿3,065Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hạ Long to Chiang Rai.

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Distance: 771.7 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Hạ Long to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Thuong Ly Bus Station, take the bus to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, walk to Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, take the bus to Savannakhet Bus Station, drive to Mukdahan, take the bus to Khon Kaen, then take the bus to Chiang Rai.

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