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How to get fromShangri-La to Vietnamby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Shangri-La to Vietnam by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane DIG - HAN
    7h 2m
    $165–446

  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
    22h 26m
    $46–87

  3. Train, bus

    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 bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    20h 50m
    $49–79

  4. Drive 1,202.6 km

    1. Drive from Shangri-La to Hanoicar car 1,202.6 km
    13h 27m
    $152–219

  5. Fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane DIG - SGN
    8h 7m
    $176–507

  6. Train via Nanning

    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 South to Nanningtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain train
    27h 57m
    $91–299

Shangri-La to Vietnam by train, car, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 990.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Vietnam?

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Ha Noi via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, Hekou North, and Sapa Lao Cai in around 22h 26m.

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