There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, car, or subway
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Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane CTU - VTE
6h 26m$181–552Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
29h 35m$71–137Train
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain Chengdu East
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
17h 50m$137–224Train, bus
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain Chengdu East
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
22h 29m$112–173Drive 1,943.6 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Vientianecar 1,943.6 km
24h 35m$349–503Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane TFU - VTE
6h 8m$162–463
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Vientiane is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 29h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Vientiane is to subway and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $160 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengdu to Vientiane. However, there are services departing from Chengdu East and arriving at Laos Vientiane via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Vientiane station via Chengdu East and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
The distance between Chengdu and Vientiane is 1426 km. The road distance is 1943.6 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 17h 50m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Chengdu to Vientiane, including transfers.
Chengdu to Vientiane bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Chengdu East station.
Chengdu to Vientiane train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Vientiane is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 17h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 29h 35m.
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) every 4 hours. 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.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- $120–130
- Business Class Seat
- $170–250
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- $120–130
- Business Class Seat
- $170–250
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–88
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $40–60
Bus from Chengdu East to Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $30–45
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–88
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $40–60
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Booking & Getting There
Chengdu to Vientiane bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming station.
Vientiane is 1h behind Chengdu. It is currently 8:44 PM in Chengdu and 7:44 PM in Vientiane.
Chengdu to Vientiane train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Vientiane is 1944 km. It takes approximately 24h 35m to drive from Chengdu to Vientiane.
There are 288+ hotels available in Vientiane.