There are 5 ways to get from Nanning to Lào Cai by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nanning to Miletrain
- Take the train from Mile to Honghetrain
- Take the train from Mengzi to Hekou Northtrain
8h 38m$48–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
18h 27m$33–60Drive 631.2 km
- Drive from Nanning to Lào Caicar 631.2 km
7h 29m$80–115Fly, drive
- Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH)plane NNG - WNH
- Drive from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Lào Caicar
10h$236–638Train via Hanoi
- Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Sapa Lao Caitrain
21h 47m$39–187
Nanning to Lào Cai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanning to Lào Cai is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 18h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Nanning to Lào Cai is to drive which takes 7h 29m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanning to Lào Cai. However, there are services departing from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre and arriving at Lao Cai via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hanoi Hoan Kiem and Sapa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Nanning to Lào Cai. However, there are services departing from Nanning and arriving at Hekou North via Mile and Mengzi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Nanning and Lào Cai is 865 km. The road distance is 631.2 km.
The best way to get from Nanning to Lào Cai without a car is to bus which takes 18h 27m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Nanning to Lào Cai, including transfers.
Nanning to Lào Cai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre station.
Nanning to Lào Cai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Nanning station.
The best way to get from Nanning to Lào Cai is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 18h 27m.
What companies run services between Nanning, China and Lào Cai, Vietnam?
You can take a train from Nanning to Lào Cai via Mile, Honghe, Mengzi, and Hekou North in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Lao Cai via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hanoi Hoan Kiem, and Sapa in around 18h 27m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Nanning to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Nanning to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Train from Nanning to Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $29–40
- Adult - 1st Class
- $45–70
Train from Mile to Honghe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $8–12
- Adult - 1st Class
- $9–14
Train from Mengzi to Hekou North
- Hard Seat
- $3–5
- Hard sleeper
- $7–11
- Soft sleeper
- $12–16
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
- Sleeper
- $28–40
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Sapa Lao Cai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $14–21
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $10–15
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $10–15
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- $18–26
- Phone
- 1900 6746
- [email protected]
- Website
- xesaoviet.com.vn
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- xesaoviet.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nanning to Lào Cai bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
Lào Cai is 1h behind Nanning. It is currently 11:10 PM in Nanning and 10:10 PM in Lào Cai.
Nanning to Lào Cai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Mile station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanning to Lào Cai is 631 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Nanning to Lào Cai.
There are 745+ hotels available in Lào Cai.