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

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

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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
    ฿5,035–8,292

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Khon Kaenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 46m
    ฿1,775–2,861

  3. Drive 1,009.8 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to Chiang Raicar car 1,009.8 km
    14h 47m
    ฿3,912–5,651

  4. 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
    ฿4,891–8,231

  5. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    40h 56m
    ฿2,769–4,189

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 993.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanoi to Chiang Rai via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, and Khon Kaen in around 31h 46m.

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