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How to Travel from

Chiang Mai to Lào Cai

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Cheapest
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Car
15 h 58 min
1020 km.
from $56
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Chiang Mai, Thailand → Lào Cai, Vietnam

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All days
25 Jul, Sat
26 Jul, Sun
27 Jul, Mon
28 Jul, Tue
29 Jul, Wed

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chiang Mai to Lào Cai

Composite routes from Chiang Mai to Lào Cai

Cheapest
15 h 58 min
Car
1020 km.
from $56
Other
9 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
660 km.
from $83.18
28 h 43 min
660 km.
from $69.78
13 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
660 km.
from $111.52
2 d 3 h 8 min
660 km.
from $145.92
2 d 5 h 57 min
Bus, Train
660 km.
from $97.17

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Thai AirAsia
Website
Lao Airlines
Website
Ruili Airlines
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
1h 30m
Every day
$59.78–$103.26
Thai AirAsia
Website
1h 30m
Every day
$45.65–$152.17
Lao Airlines
Website
3h 10m
Every day
$228.26–$760.87
Ruili Airlines
Website
2h
Every day
$35.87–$282.61
Train operators
Found: 2
Vietnam Railways
Website
China Railways K-Class
Website
Vietnam Railways
Website
7h 40m
Twice daily
$8.15–$16.30
19006469
19006469
[email protected]
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China Railways K-Class
Website
7h 21m
Twice daily
$6.52–$17.39
(86)12306
(86)12306
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Bus operators
Found: 8
Sao Viet
Website
Greenbus Thailand
Website
The Transport Company
Website
Viet Lao Bus
Website
Local Bus Thailand
HTX Van Tai 277
Website
Naluang
Huay Xai Transport
Sao Viet
Website
4h 59m
Hourly
$10.87–$17.39
1900 6746
1900 6746
[email protected]
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Greenbus Thailand
Website
3h 45m
Hourly
$5.43–$11.96
+66 5326 6480
+66 5326 6480
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
The Transport Company
Website
18h
4 times a week
$11.96–$35.87
1490
1490
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Viet Lao Bus
Website
9h
Once daily
$4.46–$36.96
+84 91 442 57 88
+84 91 442 57 88
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Local Bus Thailand
2h
Every 30 minutes
$1.90
HTX Van Tai 277
Website
25h
Twice daily
$50.12
Naluang
26h
Twice daily
$60.92
856071212979
856071212979
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Huay Xai Transport
5h
Twice daily
$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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