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How to get fromVietnam to Lijiangby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Vietnam to Lijiang by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane HPH - LJG
    3h 50m
    ¥626–3,286

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    19h 33m
    ¥285–540

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
    2. Take the train from Hekou North to Mengzitrain train
    3. Take the train from Honghe to Dalitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 55m
    ¥420–862

  4. Drive  1,084.9 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to Lijiangcar car 1,084.9 km
    12h 35m
    ¥906–1,308

  5. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane HAN - LJG
    7h 55m
    ¥872–1,822

  6. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane SGN - LJG
    6h 16m
    ¥730–3,330

  7. Bus, train via Kunming

    1. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    2. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus bus
    24h 3m
    ¥362–537

Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥558Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 964.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Vietnam and Lijiang, China?

Lucky Air Co. Ltd. flies from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ha Noi to Lijiang via Sapa Lao Cai, Hekou North, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 19h 33m.

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