What is the cheapest way to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai is to bus via savannakhet which costs ฿1800 - ฿3200 and takes 34h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs ฿4400 - ฿8000.

Is there a direct bus between Hanoi (State) and Chiang Rai?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Hanoi and arriving at Chiang Rai via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 and Khon Kaen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 11m.

How far is it from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Hanoi (State) and Chiang Rai is 668 km. The road distance is 1010.8 km.

How do I travel from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai without a car?

The best way to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai without a car is to bus via savannakhet which takes 34h 11m and costs ฿1800 - ฿3200.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai bus from?

Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Viet Lao Bus, depart from Hanoi station.

Bus or fly from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai?

The best way to get from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs ฿4400 - ฿8000. Alternatively, you can bus via savannakhet, which costs ฿1800 - ฿3200 and takes 34h 11m.

Where does the Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai bus arrive?

Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Viet Lao Bus, arrive at Savannakhet Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai is 1011 km. It takes approximately 14h 50m to drive from Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 420+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Hanoi (State) to Chiang Rai - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and Minivan

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

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Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
best
1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane HAN - CEI
6h 40m
฿4,452–7,692
Bus via savannakhet
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus
3. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus
34h 11m
฿1,795–3,186
Drive 1,010.8 km
1. Drive from Hanoi to Chiang Raicar 1,010.8 km
14h 50m
฿4,468–6,453
Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane HAN - CNX
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus
8h 50m
฿3,882–8,682
Bus, Minivan, Local Bus
1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
40h 55m
฿3,032–3,897
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
44h 31m
฿3,551–4,251

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

35Weekly Planes

5h 49mAverage Duration

฿4,073Cheapest Price

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Distance: 668 km
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Hanoi (State), Vietnam and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and Vietnam Airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) 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, Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3, Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 1, and Khon Kaen in around 34h 11m.

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