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How to Travel from

Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave

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Nine ways to Travel from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave

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Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sakon
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$53.50–$382.16

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Dong
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$509.54
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vinh
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.56

Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/Sites/Web/en-US/Home
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Dong
Ave. Duration:
10h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$229.29
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vinh
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$203.82

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Nakhon
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$178.34
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sakon
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$49.68–$140.12

Nok Air

Website:
nokair.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sakon
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$53.50–$382.16

Train operators

Vietnam Railways

Phone:
19006469
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Hue to Dong
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.86–$15.29
Train from Vinh to Minh
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.73–$15.29

Lotus Train

Phone:
+84 868 060 269
Website:
lotustrain.com/
Train from Hue to Dong
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$72.75–$136.74

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Chiang Mai to Phitsanulok
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.08–$40.76

Bus operators

Phetprasert Tour

Phone:
+66 56 720 720
Website:
phetprasert.com/
Bus from Phitsanulok to Mukdahan
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$25.48
Bus from Chiang Mai to Khon
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$30.57
Bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahan
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.99–$9.55

The Sinh Tourist

Phone:
+84 28 38389593
Website:
thesinhtourist.vn
Bus from Hue - Sinh Tourist Office to Phong
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$12.10

Techbus VN JSC

Phone:
19000358
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/techbus-vn-jsc?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjJ8aG86MSwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTdmNzItZTYyNS03NmE1LWEzMGMtMGEzNDRkYzM4NWExLA
Bus from Tbus Hanoi to Phongnha
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.15–$30.57

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Luang
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$39.49

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Savannakhet to Hue
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$39.49

Sombat Tour

Phone:
+66 2 936 3256
Website:
sombattour.com/
Bus from Chiang Mai to Khon
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$33.12

Soutchai Travel

Phone:
+856 21 254512-5
Website:
soutchaitravel.com/
Bus from Vientiane to Vinh
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$82.80

Orsuksa Tour

Phone:
084-2626003
Website:
easybook.com/bus/operator/orsuksa-tour-thailand?source=rome2rio
Bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.13

HTX Van Tai 277

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/htx-van-tai-277?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjV8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzZTYtYzhkOS03NDY1LWI5MjEtMGMyN2MxNzBiN2M3LA
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Ha
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$56.92

Esan Tour

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/esan-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjF8aG86MSwyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAsMDE5NTc0YmItMjRhMi03NzFlLWIxMzYtZTRiMzAzZTU4ZmMzLA
Bus from Chiang Mai to Khon
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.48

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave is to bus via Khon Kaen which costs $54.35 - $103.26 and takes 31h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave is to fly and drive which takes 10h 1m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct flight between Chiang Mai and Son Doong Cave?

There are no direct flights between Chiang Mai and Son Doong Cave. The fastest has 2 changes and takes 14h 10m and costs $81.52 - $195.65 .

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Son Doong Cave is 954 km. The road distance is 1154.8 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave without a car is to bus and night bus and train which takes 37h and costs $97.83 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave?

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave is to fly which takes 11h 17m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus via Khon Kaen, which costs $54.35 - $103.26 and takes 31h 56m.

Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave is 1155 km. It takes approximately 18h 11m to drive from Chiang Mai to Son Doong Cave.

Where can I stay near Son Doong Cave?

There are 108+ hotels available in Son Doong Cave. Prices start at $7.97 per night.
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