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Nine ways to Travel from Sapa to Chiang Rai

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Cheapest
By car (971 km)
12 h 33 min
971 km.
from $53
Other
Rideshare
12 h 33 min
971 km.
from $12.67
Bus, Plane (Bus)
12 h 38 min
495 km.
from $127.66
Bus, Train
31 h 41 min
495 km.
from $76.27
Train, Ferry, Bus
25 h 38 min
495 km.
from $172.66
Bus, Plane (Bus)
15 h 20 min
495 km.
from $90.54
Bus, Minivan, Local Bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY)
37 h 14 min
496 km.
from $84.07
Bus (Bus)
2 d 26 min
496 km.
from $148.17
Bus (Bus)
2 d 1 h 44 min
496 km.
from $146.83

Transport providers

Airlines

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.91–$217.40
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.71–$179.04

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.67–$447.59

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.07–$20.46

Inter Bus Lines

Phone:
098587 3537
Email:
Website:
interbuslines.com/
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.32

Greenbus Thailand

Phone:
+66 5326 6480
Email:
Website:
greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.39–$14.07

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Email:
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.24–$43.48

Local Bus Thailand

Bus from Chiang khong to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.24

HTX Van Tai 277

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/htx-van-tai-277?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjV8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzZTYtYzhkOS03NDY1LWI5MjEtMGMyN2MxNzBiN2M3LA
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.97

Grouptour

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/grouptour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjMsMjAyNTAzMTAwMDAwLDAxOTU4MGEzLTA5ZmYtNzYwNC05YTUxLWZmNDdhZGY3ZWRmYyw
Bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang
Ave. Duration:
26h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$58.83–$83.12

Naluang

Phone:
856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.44

Huay Xai Transport

Other from Luang Prabang to Huay
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.94

Sapa Express

Phone:
+84 2466821555
Email:
Website:
sapaexpress.com/en
Bus from Sapa to Noi
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.46–$26.86

Luang Prabang Transport

Bus from Oudomxay to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.34
Other from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.67

Train operators

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.67–$20.46

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Luang
Ave. Duration:
7h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$140.67
Train from Oudomxay station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.23–$140.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sapa to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Chiang Rai is to bus and train and ferry and Local Bus which costs $45.65 - $206.52 and takes 31h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sapa to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Sapa to Chiang Rai is to bus and fly which takes 12h 38m and costs $97.83 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Sapa to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Sapa and Chiang Rai is 938 km. The road distance is 980.1 km.

How long does it take to get from Sapa to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Sapa to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sapa to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Chiang Rai is 980 km. It takes approximately 12h 46m to drive from Sapa to Chiang Rai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 335+ hotels available in Chiang Rai. Prices start at $8.77 per night.
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