What is the cheapest way to get from Sapa to Chongqing?

The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Chongqing is to train which costs ¥430 - ¥600 and takes 12h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sapa to Chongqing?

The fastest way to get from Sapa to Chongqing is to drive and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs ¥550 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct train between Sapa and Chongqing?

No, there is no direct train from Sapa to Chongqing station. However, there are services departing from Hekou North and arriving at Chongqing West Station via Honghe and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Sapa to Chongqing?

The distance between Sapa and Chongqing is 963 km. The road distance is 1170.4 km.

How long does it take to get from Sapa to Chongqing?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Sapa to Chongqing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapa to Chongqing train from?

Sapa to Chongqing train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Hekou North station.

What is the time difference between Sapa and Chongqing?

Chongqing is 1h ahead of Sapa. It is currently 10:44 PM in Sapa and 11:44 PM in Chongqing.

Where does the Sapa to Chongqing train arrive?

Sapa to Chongqing train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Mengzi station.

Can I drive from Sapa to Chongqing?

Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Chongqing is 1170 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Sapa to Chongqing.

Where can I stay near Chongqing?

There are 639+ hotels available in Chongqing.

Sapa to Chongqing - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sapa to Chongqing by car, plane, train, or bus

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Drive to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Sapa to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH)car
2. Fly from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane WNH - CKG
5h 44m
¥548–2,373
Train via Liupanshui
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming to Liupanshuitrain
3. Take the train from Liupanshui to Bijietrain
4. Take the train from Bijie to Chongqing Westtrain
20h 45m
¥402–773
Train via Honghe
1. Take the train from Hekou North to Mengzitrain
2. Take the train from Honghe to Kunming Southtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain
12h 11m
¥519–898
Drive 1,170.4 km
1. Drive from Sapa to Chongqingcar 1,170.4 km
11h 58m
¥996–1,438
Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus
2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane HAN - CKG
10h 38m
¥944–1,228
Train to Kunming Changshui International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
2. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane KMG - CKG
11h 25m
¥992–4,468
Train
1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain Hekou North
2. Take the train from Kunming to Chongqing Westtrain Dali
12h 20m
¥438–578

Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) flights

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 962.9 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Chongqing, China?

You can take a bus from Sapa to Caiyuanba Train Station via Lao Cai, Hekou North, Mengzi, Honghe, Kunming South, Chongqing West Station, and Chongqing West in around 12h 11m.

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