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How to get fromSapa to Nanningby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Mengzitrain train
    2. Take the train from Honghe to Miletrain train
    3. Take the train from Mile to Nanningtrain train
    7h 56m
    ¥346–718

  2. Train via Hanoi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain train
    20h 21m
    ¥289–1,372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Yen Nghia Bus Station to Hai Phong Lac Long Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centrebus bus
    19h 28m
    ¥351–442

  4. Drive  659.3 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Nanningcar car 659.3 km
    7h 53m
    ¥556–803

  5. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Nanning (NNG)plane plane HAN - NNG
    10h 14m
    ¥1,010–1,841

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain train
    21h 7m
    ¥330–1,389

  7. Train to Kunming Changshui International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Nanning (NNG)plane plane KMG - NNG
    12h 1m
    ¥1,308–4,081

Sapa to Nanning by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket¥289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 894.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sapa to Nanning via Hekou North, Mengzi, Honghe, and Mile in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapa to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre via Noi Bai International Airport, Ha Dong Bus Station, Hà Đông Station, Yên Nghĩa Station, Ha Noi Yen Nghia Bus Station, Hai Phong Lac Long Bus Station, and Hai Phong in around 19h 28m.

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