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How to get fromLin’an to Sapaby train, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lin’an to Sapa by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Jianshui to Hekou NorthtrainKunming
    2. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar
    4h 16m
  2. Drive 263.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lin’an to Sapacar263.8 km
    2h 56m
    $34–48
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jianshui to Hekou NorthtrainKunming
    2. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Sapa Notre Dame Cathedralbus
    6h 7m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lin’an, Yunnan Sheng, China and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Lin’an to Sapa. However, you can take the taxi to Jianshui, take the train to Hekou North, then drive to Sapa. Alternatively, you can drive from Lin’an to Sapa in around 2h 56m.

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