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Chiang Mai to Phong Nha

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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:
$45.65–$326.09

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:
$141.30–$434.78
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vinh
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$184.78

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:
$81.52–$195.65
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vinh
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$173.91

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:
$54.35–$152.17
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sakon
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$42.39–$119.57
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$141.30

Nok Air

Website:
nokair.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sakon
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$326.09

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52

Train operators

Vietnam Railways

Phone:
19006469
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Hue to Minh
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$14.13
Train from Vinh to Minh
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.89–$13.04
Train from Ha Noi to Minh
Ave. Duration:
9h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$21.74

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:
$3.48–$34.78

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:
$11.96–$21.74

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–$10.87

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:
$21.46–$26.09

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:
$10.87–$33.70

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:
$14.13–$33.70
Bus from Oudomxay to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.35–$35.87

Local Bus Thailand

Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.83

Soutchai Travel

Phone:
+856 21 254512-5
Website:
soutchaitravel.com/
Bus from Vientiane to Vinh
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$70.65

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:
$30.83

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:
$48.57

Huay Xai Transport

Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha is to bus and Local Bus which costs $39.13 - $86.96 and takes 32h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha is to fly and drive which takes 9h 42m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Mai and Phong Nha?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal and arriving at Phongnha via Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Tbus Hanoi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Phong Nha is 934 km. The road distance is 1134.4 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha without a car is to bus and night bus and train which takes 36h 37m and costs $81.52 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha?

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Mai to Phong Nha bus from?

Chiang Mai to Phong Nha bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha is to fly which takes 10h 53m and costs $103.26 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus and Local Bus, which costs $39.13 - $86.96 and takes 32h 27m.

Where does the Chiang Mai to Phong Nha bus arrive?

Chiang Mai to Phong Nha bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Luang Prabang Naluang International Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Phong Nha?

It is currently 15:56 at both, Chiang Mai and Phong Nha.

Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Phong Nha is 1134 km. It takes approximately 17h 52m to drive from Chiang Mai to Phong Nha.

Where can I stay near Phong Nha?

There are 113+ hotels available in Phong Nha. Prices start at $7.97 per night.
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