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

The cheapest way to get from Hanoi 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 to Chiang Mai?

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

Is there a direct bus between Hanoi and Chiang Mai?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanoi station to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and arriving at Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via Vientiane Talat Sao Station and Nong Khai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 10m.

How far is it from Hanoi to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Hanoi and Chiang Mai is 791 km. The road distance is 1147.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanoi to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 38h 10m and costs ฿2100 - ฿2800.

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

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

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

Hanoi to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Hanoi to Chiang Mai?

The best way to get from Hanoi 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 to Chiang Mai bus arrive?

Hanoi to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hanoi to Chiang Mai?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to Chiang Mai is 1148 km. It takes approximately 18h 2m to drive from Hanoi to Chiang Mai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 3191+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.

Hanoi to Chiang Mai - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Hanoi to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)HAN - CNX
4h 25m
฿2,606–7,536
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
฿1,683–2,645
Drive 1,147.8 km
1. Drive from Hanoi to Chiang Mai1,147.8 km
18h 2m
฿4,268–6,165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
38h 10m
฿2,177–2,785
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang Prabang Southern Station
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
43h 45m
฿2,582–6,582
Bus #3
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
44h
฿2,229–6,229

Hanoi to Chiang Mai by bus

7Weekly Buses

38h 10mAverage Duration

฿2,177Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 791.3 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Hanoi, 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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