There are 2 ways to get from Kunming to Lào Cai by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Lào Cai is to train which costs $8 - $21 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Lào Cai is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Lào Cai. However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at Hekou North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Kunming and Lào Cai is 399 km. The road distance is 412 km.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Kunming to Lào Cai, including transfers.
Kunming to Lào Cai train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Kunming Station.
Lào Cai is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 4:05 AM in Kunming and 3:05 AM in Lào Cai.
Kunming to Lào Cai train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Hekou North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Lào Cai is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Kunming to Lào Cai.
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What companies run services between Kunming, China and Lào Cai, Vietnam?
China Railways K-Class operates a train from Kunming Station to Hekou North twice daily. Tickets cost $7–19 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
Train from Kunming Station to Hekou North
- Hard Seat
- $7–10
- Hard sleeper
- $13–19
- Soft sleeper
- $22–29
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