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How to get fromSapa to Chiang Raiby bus, plane, train, ferry or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sapa to Chiang Rai by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeHAN - CEI
    12h 13m
    ฿3,895–8,512

  2. Bus, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    44h 4m
    ฿1,793–2,865

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry
    4. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang khongcar
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    25h 57m

  4. Drive 855.4 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Chiang Raicar855.4 km
    12h 15m
    ฿3,204–4,628

  5. Bus, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeHAN - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    15h 23m
    ฿3,175–8,952

  6. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    46h 50m
    ฿3,668–4,867

  7. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    2d 1h
    ฿3,359–4,689

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,319Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Sapa to Chiang Rai via Hanoi SSB, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 46h 50m.

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