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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sapa to Chiang Rai (State) by bus, plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeHAN - LPQ
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    18h 49m
    ฿3,237–8,187

  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
    ฿1,844–2,865

  3. Drive 855.4 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Chiang Raicar855.4 km
    12h 15m
    ฿3,221–4,653

  4. 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
    ฿3,177–8,457

  5. 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
    ฿3,680–4,978

  6. 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
    ฿3,372–4,803

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,196Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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