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5 h 26 min
469 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lào Cai to Pu'er

Composite routes from Lào Cai to Pu'er

Cheapest
5 h 26 min
Car
469 km.
from $25
Other
12 h 16 min
Train, Taxi
309 km.
from $150.85
13 h 12 min
Train, Bus
310 km.
from $56.09
14 h 45 min
Train, bus via Yunnan Mengzi, Train, bus via Yunnan Mengzi
310 km.
from $53.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Puer
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.70
Bus from Yunnan Mengzi to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.98

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:
$7.03–$20.46
Train from Hekou North to Mengzi
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.45–$10.87

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Xishuangbanna
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.62–$127.88

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lào Cai to Pu'er?

The cheapest way to get from Lào Cai to Pu'er is to train and bus which costs $32.61 - $46.74 and takes 13h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Pu'er?

The fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Pu'er is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

How far is it from Lào Cai to Pu'er?

The distance between Lào Cai and Pu'er is 1001 km. The road distance is 480.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Lào Cai to Pu'er?

It takes approximately 12h 16m to get from Lào Cai to Pu'er, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lào Cai to Pu'er?

Yes, the driving distance between Lào Cai to Pu'er is 480 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Lào Cai to Pu'er.

Where can I stay near Pu'er?

There are two+ hotels available in Pu'er. Prices start at $24.78 per night.
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