Chiang Mai to Hanoi by train
Hanoi lies 759 km (471 mi) east of Chiang Mai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 54 min at the speeds typical of Thailand and Vietnam rail, over roughly 925 km (575 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chiang Mai | Hanoi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 127,240 | 8.1 million |
| Elevation | 313 m (1,027 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Stations on record | Chiang Mai Railway Station | Gia Lâm railway station, Văn Điển railway station, Giáp Bát Station |
What changes when you arrive in Hanoi
Crossing from Thailand into Vietnam: money changes from the Baht to the Dong (VND); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Where to book trains from Chiang Mai to Hanoi
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Staying in Hanoi
Our booking partner lists 4,280+ places to stay in Hanoi (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 855 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (412), and 68 are five-star. Across 703 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 567,541 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hanoi from Chiang Mai?
759 km (471 mi) in a straight line, east of Chiang Mai; by road roughly 925 km (575 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Hanoi by train?
About 10 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chiang Mai and Hanoi?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Hanoi?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Hanoi?
Our booking partner lists 4,280+ places to stay in Hanoi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.