There are 2 ways to get from Kunming South to Sapa by train or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming South to Sapa is to train and drive which costs $26 - $55 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming South to Sapa is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $50 - $80.
The distance between Kunming South and Sapa is 373 km. The road distance is 424.2 km.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Kunming South to Sapa, including transfers.
Sapa is 1h behind Kunming South. It is currently 9:15 PM in Kunming South and 8:15 PM in Sapa.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming South to Sapa is 424 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Kunming South to Sapa.
There are 753+ hotels available in Sapa.
What companies run services between Kunming South, China and Sapa, Vietnam?
There is no direct connection from Kunming South to Sapa. However, you can take the train to Honghe, take the taxi to Mengzi, take the train to Hekou North, then drive to Sapa. Alternatively, you can drive from Kunming South to Sapa in around 4h 34m.
Train from Kunming South to Honghe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $12–17
- Adult - 1st Class
- $16–23
Train from Mengzi to Hekou North
- Hard Seat
- $3–5
- Hard sleeper
- $7–11
- Soft sleeper
- $12–16
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