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How to get fromKuching to Sapaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Kuching to Sapa by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane KCH - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    12h 26m
    $186–507

  2. Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane KCH - KMG
    2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    3. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar car
    15h 31m
    $184–540

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,545.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 26m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Sapa. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, then take the bus to HK Buslines, Sapa. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Kunming Changshui Airport, take the bus to Kunming Wujiaba Airport, walk to Wujiaba, take the line 1 subway to Kunming Station, walk to Kunming Station, take the train to Hekou North, then drive to Sapa.

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