Overnight train or coach Chiang Rai/Mai to Hanoi
Replies: 11 - Last Post: Nov 29, 2012 5:23 AM Last Post By: 5leloi
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Thank youu it's a great site just doesn't seem to do any direct trains to Hanoi from Northern Thailand, I might have to look into air travel!3
yep, airtravel would be OK, but if you have the time, it is possible to go from Chiang Rai to Honoi through Northern Laos by slow boat/bus/public transport/jeep etc. It would be a fantastic trip.4
OP, I dont know what made you think there'd be a train line going from Northern Thailand through Laos to Hanoi seeing Laos doesnt have now or ever did have, a railway system. Even Cambodias rail line is no longer in use though it is being upgraded to recommence. And Thailand trains stop short of the border.Having done the Vientiane-Hanoi overland, its a long slog. Not for the fainthearted.
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Railway map here (Doh!)Although Chiang Mai and Hanoi look close on a map they are very far apart by any land transport. The terrain is rough, there is no railway link, and by bus takes at least 2 days. Air Asia flight via Bangkok or Lao Airlines flight via Luang Prabang are worth considering.
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And some of us are visually impaired, so don't assume anything about anyone. Some people on here might have learning difficulties.Op, your best bet would be to fly from Luang Prabang.
