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Sapa to Kathmandu

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Sapa, Vietnam → Kathmandu, Nepal

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sapa to Kathmandu

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.46–$562.69

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$102.31–$217.40

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$153.46–$345.29
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$639.42–$1,918.26
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.67–$319.71

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$153.46–$345.29
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.67–$319.71

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.98–$473.17
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.77–$485.96

Nepal Airlines

Website:
nepalairlines.com.np/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.88–$588.27

Train operators

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Zhengzhou to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
35h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$42.20–$121.49

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

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Zhengzhou
Ave. Duration:
29h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$281.34–$345.29

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
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
Website:
interbuslines.com/
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.32

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmu
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$41.61

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Kathmandu is to train and fly which costs $103.26 - $228.26 and takes 14h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapa to Kathmandu is to train and fly which takes 14h 1m and costs $103.26 - $228.26 .

How far is it from Sapa to Kathmandu?

The distance between Sapa and Kathmandu is 2180 km.

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

It takes approximately 18h 49m to get from Sapa to Kathmandu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sapa and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 1h 15m behind Sapa. It is currently 15:59 in Sapa and 14:44 in Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Kathmandu. Prices start at $9.18 per night.
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