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How to get fromVietnam to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Vietnam to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DAD - CEI
    4h 23m
    ฿4,933–8,290

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 59m
    ฿2,187–4,843

  3. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane SGN - CEI
    6h 56m
    ฿4,790–8,230

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    33h 21m
    ฿2,287–4,843

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Mae Moetrain train 109
    4. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    35h 58m
    ฿2,298–5,042

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,289Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia, and Vietnam Airlines fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Chiang Rai via Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express, Bangkok, Ratchathewi District Office, Tour Properties, and Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 in around 31h 59m.

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