There are 2 ways to get from Kunming to Lao Chải by train or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Lao Chải is to train and drive which costs $12 - $27 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Lao Chải is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Kunming and Lao Chải is 437 km. The road distance is 449.2 km.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Kunming to Lao Chải, including transfers.
Lao Chải is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 3:25 PM in Kunming and 2:25 PM in Lao Chải.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Lao Chải is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Kunming to Lao Chải.
There are 755+ hotels available in Lao Chải.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Lao Chải, Vietnam?
There is no direct connection from Kunming to Lao Chải. However, you can take the train to Hekou North then drive to Lao Chải. Alternatively, you can drive from Kunming to Lao Chải in around 4h 47m.
Train from Kunming Station to Hekou North
- Hard Seat
- $7–10
- Hard sleeper
- $14–19
- Soft sleeper
- $22–30
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