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There are 5 ways to get from Lào Cai to Nanning by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Mengzitrain train
    2. Take the train from Honghe to Miletrain train
    3. Take the train from Mile to Nanningtrain train
    7h 29m
    ¥323–684

  2. Train via Hanoi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain train
    18h 52m
    ¥260–1,272

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Yen Nghia Bus Station to Hai Phong Lac Long Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centrebus bus
    18h 59m
    ¥342–442

  4. Drive 632.9 km

    1. Drive from Lào Cai to Nanningcar car 632.9 km
    7h 32m
    ¥537–775

  5. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Lào Cai to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH)car car
    2. Fly from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Nanning (NNG)plane plane WNH - NNG
    14h 54m
    ¥1,479–4,150

Lào Cai to Nanning by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket¥260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 864.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Lào Cai, Vietnam and Nanning, China?

You can take a vehicle from Lào Cai to Nanning via Hekou North, Mengzi, Honghe, and Mile in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lao Cai to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre via Noi Bai International Airport, Ha Dong Bus Station, Hà Đông Station, Yên Nghĩa Station, Ha Noi Yen Nghia Bus Station, Hai Phong Lac Long Bus Station, and Hai Phong in around 18h 59m.

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