What is the cheapest way to get from Sapa to Kunming Station?

The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Kunming Station is to train which costs ¥70 - ¥180 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sapa to Kunming Station?

The fastest way to get from Sapa to Kunming Station is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥370 - ¥550.

Is there a direct train between Sapa and Kunming Station?

No, there is no direct train from Sapa to Kunming Station. However, there are services departing from Hekou North and arriving at Kunming via Honghe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Sapa to Kunming Station?

The distance between Sapa and Kunming Station is 398 km. The road distance is 440.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Sapa to Kunming Station?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Sapa to Kunming Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapa to Kunming Station train from?

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

What is the time difference between Sapa and Kunming Station?

Kunming Station is 1h ahead of Sapa. It is currently 5:34 AM in Sapa and 6:34 AM in Kunming Station.

Where does the Sapa to Kunming Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sapa to Kunming Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Kunming Station is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Sapa to Kunming Station.

Where can I stay near Kunming Station?

There are 266+ hotels available in Kunming Station.

Sapa to Kunming Station - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Sapa to Kunming Station by train, car, or plane

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Train via Honghe
best
1. Take the train from Hekou North to Mengzitrain Hekou North
2. Take the train from Honghe to Kunmingtrain Honghe
5h 34m
¥172–406
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain Hekou North
6h 10m
¥74–172
Drive 440.3 km
1. Drive from Sapa to Kunming Stationcar 440.3 km
4h 36m
¥375–541
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Sapa to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH)car
2. Fly from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane WNH - KMG
5h 6m
¥452–2,096

Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

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Distance: 397.6 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Kunming Station, China?

You can take a bus from Sapa to Kunming Station via Lao Cai, Hekou North, Mengzi, Honghe, and Kunming in around 5h 34m.

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