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How to get fromSapa to Lao-chaiby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sapa to Lao-chai by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Xishuangbanna Station to Lao-chaiunknown unknown
    12h 31m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Puerbus bus
    3. Walk from Puer to Lao-chaiunknown unknown
    15h 30m

  3. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Jinghong, travel

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane HAN - JHG
    3. Walk from Jinghong (JHG) to Lao-chaiunknown unknown
    13h 49m

  4. Train to Kunming Changshui International Airport, fly to Jinghong, travel

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane KMG - JHG
    3. Walk from Jinghong (JHG) to Lao-chaiunknown unknown
    11h 26m

  5. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane HAN - DIN
    3. Walk from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Lao-chaiunknown unknown
    12h 12m

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket¥663Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 957.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Lao-chai, China?

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Lao-chai. However, you can drive to Hekou North, take the train to Kunming, walk to Kunming Station, take the train to Kunming South, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then travel to Lao-chai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapa to Lao-chai via Lao Cai, Hekou North, Kunming, Kunming Station, South Bus Station, Kunming South, and Puer in around 15h 30m.

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