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Six ways to Travel from Kathmandu to Sapa

Composite routes from Kathmandu to Sapa

Cheapest
42 h 23 min
Car
3010 km.
from $165
Other
12 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
1955 km.
from $315.16
14 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
1955 km.
from $245.57
10 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
1955 km.
from $356.47
20 h 16 min
Plane
1955 km.
from $342.24

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$815.22
Plane from Darbhanga Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$760.87

Cathay Pacific

Website:
cathaypacific.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$815.22

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$250.00

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Darbhanga Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
11h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$423.91

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$391.30
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Wenshan
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$413.04

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$391.30
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Wenshan
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$413.04

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
8h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17

China West Air

Website:
westair.cn/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$347.83

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:
$11.96–$17.39

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:
$13.87

Train operators

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:
$6.52–$17.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Sapa is to fly and train which costs $130.43 - $293.48 and takes 14h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Sapa is to fly and drive which takes 10h 33m and costs $217.39 - $467.39 .

How far is it from Kathmandu to Sapa?

The distance between Kathmandu and Sapa is 2488 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 57m to get from Kathmandu to Sapa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Sapa?

Sapa is 1h 15m ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 14:15 in Kathmandu and 15:30 in 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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