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

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There are 6 ways to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeHAN - CEI
    7h 5m
    ฿3,446–7,717
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Khon Kaenbus
    3. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus
    31h 46m
    ฿1,743–2,460
  3. Drive 1,009.7 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to Chiang Raicar1,009.7 km
    14h 47m
    ฿3,789–5,473
  4. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeHAN - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    10h 15m
    ฿2,826–7,657
  5. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    39h 20m
    ฿3,186–4,346
  6. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    40h 59m
    ฿3,057–4,217

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,244Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and Vietnam Airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 5 times a day. 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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