Chiang Mai To Hanoi

There are a number of ways to get from Chiang Mai to Hanoi in Vietnam including flights and buses. The distance between the two is over 1,250kms.

Taking a flight is the easiest and most efficient mode of travel between these two cities, however, there are some other cheaper options if cost is a priority over time.

There aren’t any direct flights between Chiang Mai and Hanoi, although there are plenty of flights which stop at either Luang Prabang (Laos) or Bangkok. The flights can take anywhere between 3-8 hours (including stopover) and cost around $150 AUD each way. Some of the airlines that fly this route include Air Asia, Nok Air as well as Bangkok Airways.

Buses and trains are also available for travel down to Bangkok (see Chiang Mai to Bangkok here) and you can then catch a connecting flight up to Hanoi for around $100 AUD each way.

For those happy to go overland, the bus route is long and will have you travelling from Chiang Mai to Vientiane by bus and then take a plane or a bus to Hanoi from there. A plane will cost around $100 AUD one way and takes one hour. A bus will cost around $50AUD and will take anywhere between 22-26 hours. There are overnight buses which will save you the cost of accommodation for one night, therefore can be a very economical way to travel.

Flying is certainly the recommended route between these two cities as the bus routes are very time-consuming.