Hanoi to Chiang Mai by train
Chiang Mai lies 759 km (471 mi) west of Hanoi, 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 Vietnam and Thailand rail, over roughly 925 km (575 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Hanoi | Chiang Mai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 8.1 million | 127,240 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 313 m (1,027 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Stations on record | Gia Lâm railway station, Văn Điển railway station, Giáp Bát Station | Chiang Mai Railway Station |
What changes when you arrive in Chiang Mai
Crossing from Vietnam into Thailand: money changes from the Dong to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book trains from Hanoi to Chiang Mai
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Staying in Chiang Mai
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Common questions
How far is Chiang Mai from Hanoi?
759 km (471 mi) in a straight line, west of Hanoi; by road roughly 925 km (575 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Chiang Mai 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 Hanoi and Chiang Mai?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chiang Mai?
The Baht (THB).
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.