How to Travel from
Lao Cai to Kunming
by Train or Car
Schedule
Lao Cai, Vietnam → Kunming, China
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lao Cai to Kunming
Composite routes from Lao Cai to Kunming
Cheapest
4 h 11 min
Car
413 km.
from $22
Route Navigator Lao Cai - Kunming
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Đường Hoàng Liên
Đường Hoàng Liên, 2 km 736 м
2 km 736 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Đúóng Hoàng Liên
Đúóng Hoàng Liên, 147 м
147 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Đường Hoàng Liên
Đường Hoàng Liên, 156 м
156 м
Turn slight right onto Cầu Cốc Lếu
Cầu Cốc Lếu, 276 м
276 м
Turn sharp left onto Đường Nguyễn Huệ
Đường Nguyễn Huệ, 2 km 290 м
2 km 290 м
Turn right onto 槟榔路
槟榔路, 2 km 60 м
2 km 60 м
Turn slight right onto G676
34 м
34 м
Turn sharp left onto 开河高速
开河高速, 400 km 307 м
400 km 307 м
Keep right and drive toward 南二环, 东二环, 民航路
南二环, 东二环, 民航路, 1 km 716 м
1 km 716 м
Keep left
1 km 560 м
1 km 560 м
Turn right onto 民航路
民航路, 2 km 614 м
2 km 614 м
Continue onto 岔街
岔街, 467 м
467 м
Turn left onto 拓东路
拓东路, 1 km 36 м
1 km 36 м
Turn right onto 北京路
北京路, 1 km 517 м
1 km 517 м
Make a U-turn onto 北京路
北京路, 265 м
265 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
China Bus Guide
Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Yunnan Mengzi to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.43
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:
$5.98–$17.39
Train from Hekou North to Mengzi
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.93–$9.24
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Lao Cai (Station) to Kunming?
The cheapest way to get from Lao Cai (Station) to Kunming is to train which costs $6.52 - $19.57 and takes 5h 38m.
What is the fastest way to get from Lao Cai (Station) to Kunming?
The fastest way to get from Lao Cai (Station) to Kunming is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $50 - $76.09 .
How far is it from Lao Cai (Station) to Kunming?
The distance between Lao Cai (Station) and Kunming is 398 km. The road distance is 418 km.
How long does it take to get from Lao Cai (Station) to Kunming?
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Lao Cai (Station) to Kunming, including transfers.
What is the time difference between Lao Cai (Station) and Kunming?
Kunming is 1h ahead of Lao Cai (Station). It is currently 16:34 in Lao Cai (Station) and 17:34 in Kunming.
Can I drive from Lao Cai (Station) to Kunming?
Yes, the driving distance between Lao Cai (Station) to Kunming is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Lao Cai (Station) to Kunming.
Where can I stay near Kunming?
There are 174+ hotels available in Kunming. Prices start at $10.84 per night.
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