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How to get fromSri Lanka to Sapaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Sri Lanka to Sapa by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane CMB - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    12h 51m
    $177–378

  2. Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CMB - KMG
    2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    3. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar car
    14h 6m
    $294–741

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,492 km
  • Duration: 12h 51m

What companies run services between Sri Lanka and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Sri Lanka to Sapa. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, then take the bus to HK Buslines, Sapa. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Kunming Changshui Airport, take the bus to Kunming Wujiaba Airport, walk to Wujiaba, take the line 1 subway to Kunming Station, walk to Kunming Station, take the train to Hekou North, then drive to Sapa.

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