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How to get fromManila to Lào Caiby plane, car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH)plane plane MNL - WNH
    2. Drive from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Lào Caicar car
    11h 44m
    $175–498

  2. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane MNL - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    13h 20m
    $116–241

  3. Fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane MNL - DIN
    2. Drive from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Lào Caicar car
    15h 4m
    $202–523

  4. Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane MNL - KMG
    2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    16h 41m
    $145–289

  5. Fly to Cat Bi International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane MNL - HPH
    2. Take the train from Haiphong Station to Long Biên Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
    17h 59m
    $150–455

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,212.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Lào Cai, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Lào Cai. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH), then drive to Lào Cai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), then drive to Lào Cai.

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