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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 bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HAN - CEI
    12h 23m
    ฿4,795–8,294

  2. Bus, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    46h 6m
    ฿1,960–2,945

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    4. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang khongcar car
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    25h 56m
    ฿3,520–7,501

  4. Drive  853.6 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Chiang Raicar car 853.6 km
    12h 13m
    ฿3,347–4,835

  5. Bus, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HAN - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    15h 27m
    ฿3,975–9,284

  6. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    2d
    ฿3,514–4,540

  7. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus via Muang Xay

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    2d 1h
    ฿3,496–4,770

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 933.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Sapa to Chiang Rai via Hanoi Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Old Quarter, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 2d.

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