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14 h 59 min
1445 km.
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Lijiang, China → Sapa, Vietnam

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lijiang to Sapa

Composite routes from Lijiang to Sapa

Cheapest
14 h 59 min
Car
1445 km.
from $79
Other
13 h 12 min
622 km.
from $60.67
17 h 8 min
Bus, Train
621 km.
from $59.41
13 h 16 min
Plane, Train
622 km.
from $219.35
17 h 47 min
Bus, Train
621 km.
from $76.88
14 h 36 min
Train, Plane
621 km.
from $198.70
14 h 42 min
Train, Plane
621 km.
from $198.48

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$267.17
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$279.90
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.16–$89.06

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.81

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:
$7.63–$20.36
Train from Mengzi to Hekou
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.56–$10.81

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

Inter Bus Lines

Phone:
098587 3537
Email:
Website:
interbuslines.com/
Bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.23

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.76
Bus from Kunming East to Yunnan
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.46

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Sapa?

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Sapa is to train which costs $32.61 - $59.78 and takes 13h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lijiang to Sapa?

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Sapa is to drive which takes 9h 57m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

How far is it from Lijiang to Sapa?

The distance between Lijiang and Sapa is 878 km. The road distance is 916 km.

How long does it take to get from Lijiang to Sapa?

It takes approximately 13h 12m to get from Lijiang to Sapa, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Lijiang to Sapa?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Sapa is to train which takes 13h 12m and costs $32.61 - $59.78 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Lijiang to Sapa.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Sapa?

Sapa is 1h behind Lijiang. It is currently 18:32 in Lijiang and 17:32 in Sapa.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Sapa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Sapa is 916 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Lijiang to Sapa.

Where can I stay near Sapa?

There are 611+ hotels available in Sapa. Prices start at $23.50 per night.
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