There are 2 ways to get from Kunming to Lao Cai (Station) by train or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Lao Cai (Station) is to train which costs $8 - $21 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Lao Cai (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Lao Cai (Station). However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at Hekou North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Kunming and Lao Cai (Station) is 398 km. The road distance is 411.1 km.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Kunming to Lao Cai (Station), including transfers.
Kunming to Lao Cai (Station) train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Kunming Station.
Lao Cai (Station) is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 7:37 AM in Kunming and 6:37 AM in Lao Cai (Station).
Kunming to Lao Cai (Station) train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Hekou North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Lao Cai (Station) is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Kunming to Lao Cai (Station).
There are 743+ hotels available in Lao Cai (Station).
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Lao Cai (Station), 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
- $14–19
- Soft sleeper
- $22–30
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