There are 2 ways to get from Kunming to Lai Châu by train or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Lai Châu is to train and drive which costs $19 - $40 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Lai Châu is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $55 - $90.
The distance between Kunming and Lai Châu is 495 km. The road distance is 471.8 km.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Kunming to Lai Châu, including transfers.
Lai Châu is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 5:03 AM in Kunming and 4:03 AM in Lai Châu.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Lai Châu is 472 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Kunming to Lai Châu.
There are 13+ hotels available in Lai Châu.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Lai Châu, Vietnam?
There is no direct connection from Kunming to Lai Châu. However, you can take the train to Hekou North then drive to Lai Châu. Alternatively, you can drive from Kunming to Lai Châu in around 5h 13m.
Train from Kunming Station to Hekou North
- Hard Seat
- $7–10
- Hard sleeper
- $14–19
- Soft sleeper
- $22–30
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