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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Guilin to Lào Cai

Composite routes from Guilin to Lào Cai

Cheapest
11 h 3 min
Car
1036 km.
from $56
Other
13 h 50 min
714 km.
from $70.65
20 h 21 min
Train
714 km.
from $82.76
11 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
713 km.
from $161.97
28 h 9 min
714 km.
Select a ticket
13 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
713 km.
from $139.29
9 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
713 km.
from $226.25

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$293.48

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$250.00
Plane from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Wenshan
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$358.70

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$184.78
Plane from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Wenshan
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$358.70

Air Guilin

Website:
airguilin.com/
Plane from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.35–$260.87

Train operators

Vietnam Railways

Phone:
19006469
Email:
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Gia Lam to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$16.30

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Guilin West to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$54.35
Train from Guilin North to Nanning
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.74–$23.91

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Guilin North to Nanning
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$36.96

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Guilin North to Nanning
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$16.30

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:
$5.98–$17.39

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Guilin to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
19h 52m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Lao
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from Hanoi Airport to Lao
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$17.39

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanning Langdong to Ha
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Guilin to Lào Cai is to train and bus which costs $43.48 - $81.52 and takes 20h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guilin to Lào Cai is to fly and drive which takes 9h 42m and costs $92.39 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct train between Guilin and Lào Cai?

No, there is no direct train from Guilin to Lào Cai. However, there are services departing from Guilin and arriving at Sapa Lao Cai via Gia Lam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 9m.

How far is it from Guilin to Lào Cai?

The distance between Guilin and Lào Cai is 1296 km. The road distance is 1036.9 km.

How do I travel from Guilin to Lào Cai without a car?

The best way to get from Guilin to Lào Cai without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 21m and costs $43.48 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 50m to get from Guilin to Lào Cai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guilin to Lào Cai train from?

Guilin to Lào Cai train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Guilin station.

What is the time difference between Guilin and Lào Cai?

Lào Cai is 1h behind Guilin. It is currently 18:00 in Guilin and 17:00 in Lào Cai.

Where does the Guilin to Lào Cai train arrive?

Guilin to Lào Cai train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Hanoi Gia Lam Station.

Can I drive from Guilin to Lào Cai?

Yes, the driving distance between Guilin to Lào Cai is 1037 km. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Guilin 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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