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There are 5 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Lijiang by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane SGN - LJG
    4h 30m
    ¥769–3,360

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    2d 10h
    ¥487–811

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    2d 7h
    ¥639–1,167

  4. Drive 2,541.1 km

    1. Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Lijiangcar car 2,541.1 km
    33h 10m
    ¥2,153–3,110

  5. Train via Nanning

    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain train
    2d 10h
    ¥959–2,688

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket¥748Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,916.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Lijiang, China?

Ruili Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Lijiang via Ha Noi, Sapa Lao Cai, Hekou North, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 2d 7h.

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