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Sapa, Vietnam → Luang Namtha, Laos

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sapa to Luang Namtha

Composite routes from Sapa to Luang Namtha

Cheapest
8 h 46 min
Car
584 km.
from $32
Other
15 h 8 min
296 km.
from $132.39
18 h 27 min
Bus, Taxi
294 km.
from $48.03
9 h 59 min
Plane
295 km.
from $143.10
12 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
295 km.
from $127.99
13 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
295 km.
from $165.11

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Dien
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.25–$89.52
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$140.67–$485.96

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Sam Neua to Louang
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.46–$255.77
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.46–$345.29

Lao Skyway

Website:
laoskyway.com/
Plane from Sam Neua to Louang
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.83–$62.66

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.07–$20.46

Inter Bus Lines

Phone:
098587 3537
Email:
Website:
interbuslines.com/
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.32

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Email:
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.24–$43.48

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:
$7.67–$20.46

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Boten
Ave. Duration:
6h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.18–$140.67
Train from Luang Prabang station to Boten
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.07–$140.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sapa to Luang Namtha?

The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Luang Namtha is to bus and taxi which costs $18.48 - $59.78 and takes 18h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sapa to Luang Namtha?

The fastest way to get from Sapa to Luang Namtha is to drive which takes 8h 59m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

How far is it from Sapa to Luang Namtha?

The distance between Sapa and Luang Namtha is 1100 km. The road distance is 586.6 km.

How do I travel from Sapa to Luang Namtha without a car?

The best way to get from Sapa to Luang Namtha without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 18h 27m and costs $18.48 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Sapa to Luang Namtha?

It takes approximately 15h 8m to get from Sapa to Luang Namtha, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sapa and Luang Namtha?

It is currently 05:50 at both, Sapa and Luang Namtha.

Can I drive from Sapa to Luang Namtha?

Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Luang Namtha is 587 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Sapa to Luang Namtha.

Where can I stay near Luang Namtha?

There are five+ hotels available in Luang Namtha. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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