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

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There are 9 ways to get from Hanoi to Chiang Rai (State) by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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

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    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HAN - CEI
    7h 6m
    ฿3,746–8,216

  2. Bus, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station 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
    35h 58m
    ฿1,312–2,257

  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
    ฿1,723–2,430

  4. Drive 1,009.7 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to Chiang Raicar car 1,009.7 km
    14h 47m
    ฿3,695–5,338

  5. Fly to Tachilek

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane HAN - THL
    12h 25m
    ฿5,041–13,091

  6. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HAN - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    10h 15m
    ฿2,826–8,156

  7. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane HAN - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    13h 41m
    ฿2,576–7,381

  8. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB 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
    39h 20m
    ฿3,134–4,294

  9. 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 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
    39h 35m
    ฿2,787–3,947

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,558Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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