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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Sapa is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Sapa is to drive which takes 9h 2m and costs $100 - $160.

How far is it from Lijiang to Sapa?

The distance between Lijiang and Sapa is 879 km. The road distance is 828.9 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 10m to get from Lijiang to Sapa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Sapa?

Sapa is 1h behind Lijiang. It is currently 3:36 AM in Lijiang and 2:36 AM in Sapa.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Sapa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Sapa is 829 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Lijiang to Sapa.

Where can I stay near Sapa?

There are 685+ hotels available in Sapa.

Lijiang to Sapa - 7 ways to travel via train, car, bus, plane, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Lijiang to Sapa by train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunming
2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou North
3. Drive from Hekou North to Sapa
13h 10m
Drive 828.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lijiang to Sapa828.9 km
9h 2m
$105–151
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
2. Take the bus from Kunming East to Yunnan Mengzi
3. Take the train from Mengzi to Pingbian
4. Drive from Pingbian to Sapa
16h 53m
Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport, train, drive
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)LJG - KMG
2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou North
3. Drive from Hekou North to Sapa
12h 49m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Station
2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou NorthKunming
18h 18m
Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly, train, drive
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)DIG - KMG
3. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou North
4. Drive from Hekou North to Sapa
13h 42m
Taxi to Ninglang Luguhu Airport, fly, train, drive
1. Take the taxi from Lijiang to Ninglang Luguhu Airport (NLH)
2. Fly from Ninglang Luguhu Airport (NLH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)NLH - KMG
3. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou North
4. Drive from Hekou North to Sapa
13h 28m

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

24Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 878.7 km
Duration: 13h 10m

What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Lijiang to Sapa. However, you can take the taxi to Lijiang, take the train to Kunming, walk to Kunming Station, take the train to Hekou North, then drive to Sapa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lijiang to Sapa via Kunming Station, Kunming Station, South Ring Road, Donfeng Square, East Bus Station, Kunming East, Yunnan Mengzi, Mengzi, and Pingbian in around 16h 53m.

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