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How to get fromShangri-La to Ho Chi Minh Cityby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shangri-La to Ho Chi Minh City by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane DIG - SGN
    7h 37m
    $164–485

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    5. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    2d 9h
    $96–182

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Dali to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2d 6h
    $186–320

  4. Drive 2,664.6 km

    1. Drive from Shangri-La to Ho Chi Minh Citycar car 2,664.6 km
    34h 37m
    $336–485

  5. Train via Changsha

    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming to Changsha stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Changsha to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    3d 18h
    $279–421

Shangri-La to Ho Chi Minh City by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,028.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?

Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Ho Chi Minh City via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, Hekou North, Sapa Lao Cai, and Ha Noi in around 2d 9h.

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