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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Sapa by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)planeCMB - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus
    13h 46m
    $146–377

  2. Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeCMB - KMG
    2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain
    3. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar
    15h 21m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Sapa. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Hanoi Airport, then take the bus to Sapa. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Kunming Changshui Airport, take the bus to Kunming Wujiaba Airport, walk to Wujiaba, take the line 1 subway to Kunming Station, walk to Kunming Station, take the train to Hekou North, then drive to Sapa.

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