There are 10 ways to get from Lijiang to Vietnam by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Noi Bai International Airport
best- Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane LJG - HAN
6h 55m$124–264Bus, train via Nanning
cheapest- Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
- Take the train from Kunming to Nanningtrain
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đôngbus
2d 22h$82–139Bus, train via Vientiane
- Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus
2d 4h$175–291Train, bus
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ninh Binhbus
- Take the train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
2d 5h$139–247Drive 2,541.6 km
- Drive from Lijiang to Ho Chi Minh Citycar 2,541.6 km
33h 16m$321–463Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane LJG - SGN
6h 45m$165–495Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport
- Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane DIG - HAN
10h 12m$164–520Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Cat Bi International Airport
- Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane LJG - HPH
9h 54m$104–604Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
- Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain
- Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
2d 10h$89–177Train
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
2d 13h$140–403
Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Vietnam is to bus and train via Nanning which costs $80 - $140 and takes 2 days 22h.
The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Vietnam is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $160 - $500.
No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Vietnam. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Ho Chi Minh City via Kunming Station, Kunming South, Nanning, Hanoi Gia Lam Station and Ha Noi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Lijiang and Vietnam is 884 km. The road distance is 2541.6 km.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Vietnam without a car is to bus and train via Vientiane which takes 2 days 4h and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Lijiang to Vietnam, including transfers.
Lijiang to Vietnam train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.
The best way to get from Lijiang to Vietnam is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $410 and takes 2 days 13h.
Lijiang to Vietnam train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Kunming station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Vietnam is 2542 km. It takes approximately 33h 16m to drive from Lijiang to Vietnam.
What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Vietnam?
China Eastern Airlines, China West Air, and six other airlines fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Ho Chi Minh City via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, Nanning, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, and Ha Noi in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Noi Bai International Airport via Shenzhen Bao'an International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Noi Bai International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–300
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Shenzhen Bao'an International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–490
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Cat Bi International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–36
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $21–29
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–36
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $21–29
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–36
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $21–29
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- $18–26
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