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9 h 29 min
914 km.
from $50
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Sapa, Vietnam → Lijiang, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sapa to Lijiang

Composite routes from Sapa to Lijiang

Cheapest
9 h 29 min
Car
914 km.
from $50
Other
11 h 19 min
622 km.
from $60.37
17 h 17 min
Train, Bus
622 km.
from $67.76
11 h 5 min
Train, Plane
621 km.
from $153.24
18 h 24 min
Train, bus via Yunnan Mengzi, Train, bus via Yunnan Mengzi
622 km.
from $65.74
14 h 29 min
Train, Plane
621 km.
from $171.25
13 h 4 min
Train, Plane
621 km.
from $197.80

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$184.78
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Dali
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$239.13

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

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:
$6.52–$17.39
Train from Hekou North to Mengzi
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.04–$9.24

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming West to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.38
Bus from Yunnan Mengzi to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.91
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.01

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Lijiang is to train which costs $32.61 - $59.78 and takes 11h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapa to Lijiang is to drive which takes 9h 42m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

How far is it from Sapa to Lijiang?

The distance between Sapa and Lijiang is 877 km. The road distance is 920.4 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Sapa to Lijiang, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sapa and Lijiang?

Lijiang is 1h ahead of Sapa. It is currently 01:08 in Sapa and 02:08 in Lijiang.

Can I drive from Sapa to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Lijiang is 920 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Sapa to Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 157+ hotels available in Lijiang. Prices start at $14.02 per night.
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