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How to get fromHanoi (State) to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, car, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HAN - CEI
    7h 30m
    ฿4,952–7,192

  2. Bus, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    38h 25m
    ฿1,407–2,647

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Khon Kaenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 46m
    ฿1,834–3,074

  4. Drive 1,010.5 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to Chiang Raicar car 1,010.5 km
    14h 47m
    ฿3,956–5,714

  5. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    40h 55m
    ฿2,795–4,269

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,772Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, and two other airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanoi to Chiang Rai via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, and Khon Kaen in around 31h 46m.

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