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How to Travel from

Chiang Mai to Lào Cai

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Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$103.26

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$152.17

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$760.87

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$282.61

Train operators

Vietnam Railways

Phone:
19006469
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Ha Noi to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$16.30

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming Station to Hekou
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$17.39

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Hanoi Airport to Lao
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$17.39
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Lao
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from Hanoi Cau Giay to Lao
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39

Greenbus Thailand

Phone:
+66 5326 6480
Website:
greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$11.96

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:
$11.96–$35.87

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Oudomxay to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$36.96

Local Bus Thailand

Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.90

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:
$50.12

Naluang

Phone:
856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
26h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$60.92

Huay Xai Transport

Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.63

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Lào Cai?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Lào Cai is to bus and Local Bus which costs $31.52 - $81.52 and takes 28h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Lào Cai?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Lào Cai is to fly and bus which takes 9h 17m and costs $54.35 - $152.17 .

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Lào Cai?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Lào Cai is 1031 km. The road distance is 1141.5 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Lào Cai without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Lào Cai without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $86.96 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Lào Cai?

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Chiang Mai to Lào Cai, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Lào Cai?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Lào Cai is 1142 km. It takes approximately 15h 36m to drive from Chiang Mai to Lào Cai.

Where can I stay near Lào Cai?

There are 604+ hotels available in Lào Cai. Prices start at $23.50 per night.
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