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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chongqing to Lào Cai

Composite routes from Chongqing to Lào Cai

Cheapest
11 h 29 min
Car
1143 km.
from $62
Other
14 h 30 min
826 km.
from $91.11
22 h 32 min
826 km.
from $72
12 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
826 km.
from $99.67
16 h 6 min
Train, Bus
825 km.
from $116.51
9 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
826 km.
from $223.73

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$254.45

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$190.84

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Simao
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$229.01

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$120.86

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chongqing West to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.98–$61.07

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Chongqing West to Bijie
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$35.62
Train from Bijie to Liupanshui
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Liupanshui to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$17.81

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming Station to Hekou
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$20.36
Train from Mengzi to Hekou
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.44–$10.81

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming East to Yunnan
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.90

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chongqing to Lào Cai?

The cheapest way to get from Chongqing to Lào Cai is to train which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chongqing to Lào Cai?

The fastest way to get from Chongqing to Lào Cai is to fly and drive which takes 9h 38m and costs $163.04 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Chongqing to Lào Cai?

The distance between Chongqing and Lào Cai is 1242 km. The road distance is 1166.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Lào Cai?

It takes approximately 14h 30m to get from Chongqing to Lào Cai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chongqing and Lào Cai?

Lào Cai is 1h behind Chongqing. It is currently 17:21 in Chongqing and 16:21 in Lào Cai.

Can I drive from Chongqing to Lào Cai?

Yes, the driving distance between Chongqing to Lào Cai is 1167 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Chongqing to Lào Cai.

Where can I stay near Lào Cai?

There are 610+ hotels available in Lào Cai. Prices start at $22.75 per night.
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