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How to get fromSapa to Jianshuiby train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sapa to Jianshui by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Chuxiongtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Chuxiong to Jianshuitaxi taxi
    12h 24m
    ¥789–1,142

  2. Drive 472.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sapa to Jianshuicar car 472.3 km
    5h 48m
    ¥402–580

  3. Train, taxi via Lao Cai

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Chuxiongtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Chuxiong to Jianshuitaxi taxi
    13h 26m
    ¥775–1,201

  4. Train, taxi via Honghe

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Mengzitrain train
    2. Take the train from Honghe to Chuxiongtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Chuxiong to Jianshuitaxi taxi
    10h 35m
    ¥857–1,356

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 871.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Jianshui. However, you can drive to Hekou North, take the train to Kunming, take the train to Chuxiong, then take the taxi to Jianshui. Alternatively, you can drive from Sapa to Jianshui in around 5h 48m.

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