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How to get fromJianshui to Lào Caiby taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Jianshui to Lào Cai by taxi, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Jianshui to Chuxiongtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Chuxiong to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    12h 47m
    $118–159

  2. Drive 444.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jianshui to Lào Caicar car 444.2 km
    5h 25m
    $56–81

  3. Taxi, train via Honghe

    1. Take the taxi from Jianshui to Chuxiongtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Chuxiong to Honghetrain train
    3. Take the train from Mengzi to Hekou Northtrain train
    10h 4m
    $130–183

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 843.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 47m

What companies run services between Jianshui, China and Lào Cai, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Jianshui to Lào Cai. However, you can take the taxi to Chuxiong, take the train to Kunming, walk to Kunming Station, take the train to Hekou North, then drive to Lào Cai. Alternatively, you can drive from Jianshui to Lào Cai in around 5h 25m.

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