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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sapa to Xishuangbanna by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train Hekou North
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    11h 21m
    ¥322–598

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train Hekou North
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Jinghongbus bus
    15h 31m
    ¥214–487

  3. Train, bus via Honghe

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Mengzitrain train
    2. Take the train from Honghe to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kunming South to Jinghongbus bus
    13h 39m
    ¥326–662

  4. Drive 611.3 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Xishuangbannacar car 611.3 km
    6h 36m
    ¥520–751

  5. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Sapa to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH)car car
    2. Fly from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane WNH - JHG
    7h 32m
    ¥1,288–2,170

Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,096Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 900.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sapa to Xishuangbanna via Hekou North, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Xishuangbanna Station in around 11h 21m.

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