There are 6 ways to get from Sapa to Chongqing by train, car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Honghe
best- Take the train from Hekou North to Mengzitrain
- Take the train from Honghe to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain
12h 11m¥519–898Train via Liupanshui
cheapest- Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Liupanshuitrain
- Take the train from Liupanshui to Bijietrain
- Take the train from Bijie to Chongqing Westtrain
20h 45m¥402–773Drive 1,171.2 km
- Drive from Sapa to Chongqingcar 1,171.2 km
11h 59m¥988–1,427Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus
- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane HAN - CKG
10h 38m¥894–1,428Train
- Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain Hekou North
- Take the train from Kunming to Chongqing Westtrain Dali
12h 21m¥438–579Train to Kunming Changshui International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane KMG - CKG
11h 25m¥462–2,568
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Chongqing is to train which costs ¥430 - ¥600 and takes 12h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sapa to Chongqing is to bus and fly which takes 10h 38m and costs ¥850 - ¥1500.
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.
The distance between Sapa and Chongqing is 1197 km. The road distance is 1171.2 km.
It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Sapa to Chongqing, including transfers.
Sapa to Chongqing train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Hekou North station.
Chongqing is 1h ahead of Sapa. It is currently 2:24 AM in Sapa and 3:24 AM in Chongqing.
Sapa to Chongqing train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Mengzi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Chongqing is 1171 km. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Sapa to Chongqing.
There are 666+ hotels available in Chongqing.
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.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–2,300
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥370–2,100
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,900
Train from Hekou North to Mengzi
- Hard Seat
- ¥22–30
- Hard sleeper
- ¥50–70
- Soft sleeper
- ¥80–110
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥150–200
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥150–200
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥150–200
Train from Honghe to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–160
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥80–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–160
Train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥350–390
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥590–640
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,200
Train from Kunming to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥600–650
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,300
Train from Kunming to Liupanshui
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–90
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–250
Train from Liupanshui to Bijie
- Adult - second class
- ¥120–180
Train from Bijie to Chongqing West
- Adult - second class
- ¥160–240
- Phone
- 1900 6746
- [email protected]
- Website
- xesaoviet.com.vn
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥90–130
- Schedules at
- xesaoviet.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Phone
- 19001137
- [email protected]
- Website
- interbuslines.com
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥92–96
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
- Book at
- interbuslines.com
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