There are 4 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-La by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane SGN - DIG
6h 7m¥1,246–3,637Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain
- Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
2d 9h¥659–1,202Drive 2,665.4 km
- Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-Lacar 2,665.4 km
34h 34m¥2,258–3,262Train via Wuhan
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Wuchangtrain
- Take the train from Wuchang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
3d 21h¥2,009–3,023
Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-La by train and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-La is to train which costs ¥650 - ¥1200 and takes 2 days 9h.
The fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct train from Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Ho Chi Minh City and arriving at Shangri-La via Ha Noi, Hekou North, Kunming and Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Shangri-La is 2029 km. The road distance is 2665.4 km.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-La without a car is to train via Wuhan which takes 3 days 21h and costs ¥2000 - ¥3100.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-La, including transfers.
Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-La train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Ho Chi Minh City station.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥650 - ¥1200 and takes 2 days 9h.
Shangri-La is 1h ahead of Ho Chi Minh City. It is currently 6:04 PM in Ho Chi Minh City and 7:04 PM in Shangri-La.
Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-La train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Ha Noi station.
What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Shangri-La, China?
Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-La via Ha Noi, Sapa Lao Cai, Hekou North, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 2d 9h.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,600
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
Train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Cai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥70–180
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥95–140
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥70–110
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥70–100
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥150–200
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Wuchang
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,600
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Wuchang to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥170–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥360–430
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–750
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Yes, the driving distance between Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-La is 2665 km. It takes approximately 34h 34m to drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Shangri-La.
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