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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming

Composite routes from Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming

Cheapest
4 h 10 min
Car
412 km.
from $22

Transport providers

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Yunnan Mengzi to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.91

Train operators

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$17.39
Train from Hekou North to Mengzi
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.04–$9.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming?

The cheapest way to get from Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming is to train which costs $7.07 - $19.57 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming?

The fastest way to get from Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

How far is it from Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming?

The distance between Sapa Lao Cai and Kunming is 398 km. The road distance is 418 km.

How long does it take to get from Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming?

The best way to get from Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $7.07 - $19.57 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming.

What is the time difference between Sapa Lao Cai and Kunming?

Kunming is 1h ahead of Sapa Lao Cai. It is currently 05:48 in Sapa Lao Cai and 06:48 in Kunming.

Can I drive from Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming?

Yes, the driving distance between Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Sapa Lao Cai to Kunming.

Where can I stay near Kunming?

There are 173+ hotels available in Kunming. Prices start at $11.20 per night.
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