There are 2 ways to get from Kunming to Sapa Lao Cai by train or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Sapa Lao Cai is to train which costs $8 - $21 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Sapa Lao Cai is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Sapa Lao Cai. 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 Sapa Lao Cai is 398 km. The road distance is 411.1 km.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Kunming to Sapa Lao Cai, including transfers.
Kunming to Sapa Lao Cai train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Kunming Station.
Sapa Lao Cai is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 9:05 AM in Kunming and 8:05 AM in Sapa Lao Cai.
Kunming to Sapa Lao Cai train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Hekou North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Sapa Lao Cai is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Kunming to Sapa Lao Cai.
There are 745+ hotels available in Sapa Lao Cai.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Sapa Lao 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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