What is the cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Mae Chan?

The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Mae Chan is to bus and ferry and Local Bus which costs ฿1300 - ฿2400 and takes 37h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanoi to Mae Chan?

The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Mae Chan is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs ฿3700 - ฿8000.

How far is it from Hanoi to Mae Chan?

The distance between Hanoi and Mae Chan is 685 km. The road distance is 1003.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Mae Chan?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Hanoi to Mae Chan, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Hanoi to Mae Chan?

The best way to get from Hanoi to Mae Chan is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs ฿3700 - ฿8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1700 - ฿2500 and takes 33h 16m.

Can I drive from Hanoi to Mae Chan?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to Mae Chan is 1004 km. It takes approximately 14h 51m to drive from Hanoi to Mae Chan.

Where can I stay near Mae Chan?

There are 119+ hotels available in Mae Chan.

Hanoi to Mae Chan - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, ferry, and Local Bus

There are 7 ways to get from Hanoi to Mae Chan by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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

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)HAN - CEI
7h 18m
฿3,726–7,917
Bus, ferry, Local Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang
2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
37h 28m
฿1,372–2,326
Bus
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 Rai
33h 16m
฿1,771–2,488
Drive 1,003.6 km
1. Drive from Hanoi to Mae Chan1,003.6 km
14h 51m
฿3,773–5,450
Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive
1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)HAN - LXG
2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Mae Chan
22h 18m
฿2,706–7,237
Bus, Minivan, Local Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang Prabang Southern Station
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
40h 50m
฿3,220–4,380
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 Station
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
41h 5m
฿2,863–4,023

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

35Weekly Planes

5h 38mAverage Duration

฿3,331Cheapest Price

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Distance: 684.6 km
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Mae Chan, 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 Mae Chan via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, Khon Kaen, and Chiang Rai in around 33h 16m.

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