What is the cheapest way to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai is to bus via savannakhet which costs ฿1600 - ฿2700 and takes 29h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai?

The fastest way to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ฿2600 - ฿8000.

Is there a direct bus between Hanoi (State) and Chiang Mai?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Hanoi SSB and arriving at Chiang Mai via Luang Prabang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 45m.

How far is it from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Hanoi (State) and Chiang Mai is 790 km. The road distance is 1147.8 km.

How do I travel from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai without a car?

The best way to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 43h 45m and costs ฿2500 - ฿7000.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai bus from?

Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Grouptour, depart from Hanoi SSB station.

Bus or fly from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai?

The best way to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ฿2600 - ฿8000. Alternatively, you can bus via savannakhet, which costs ฿1600 - ฿2700 and takes 29h 36m.

Where does the Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai bus arrive?

Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Grouptour, arrive at Luang Prabang Southern Station.

Can I drive from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai is 1148 km. It takes approximately 18h 5m to drive from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 3205+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.

Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)HAN - CNX
4h 25m
฿2,606–7,537
Bus via savannakhet
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Khon Kaen
3. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Mai874
29h 36m
฿1,686–2,650
Drive 1,147.8 km
1. Drive from Hanoi to Chiang Mai1,147.8 km
18h 5m
฿4,284–6,187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang Prabang Southern Station
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
43h 45m
฿2,589–6,589
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
45h 23m
฿2,461–6,461

Hanoi (State) to Chiang Mai by bus

4Weekly Buses

43h 45mAverage Duration

฿2,589Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 789.6 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Hanoi (State), Vietnam and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia flies from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanoi to Chiang Mai via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, and Khon Kaen in around 29h 36m.

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