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How to get fromChengdu to Vientianeby plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CTU - VTE
    6h 26m
    $141–342

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    29h 35m
    $71–137

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain train Chengdu East
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    17h 50m
    $137–224

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chengdu South Station to Liupanshuitrain train
    2. Take the train from Liupanshui to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    27h 54m
    $87–169

  5. Drive 1,945.1 km

    1. Drive from Chengdu to Vientianecar car 1,945.1 km
    24h 36m
    $349–504

  6. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane TFU - VTE
    6h 8m
    $182–423

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,426.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Vientiane, Laos?

Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Tianfu Square to Vientiane via East station, Chengdu East, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 17h 50m.

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