What is the cheapest way to get from Chongqing to Laos?

The cheapest way to get from Chongqing to Laos is to fly which costs $120 - $240 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chongqing to Laos?

The fastest way to get from Chongqing to Laos is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $120 - $240.

Is there a direct train between Chongqing and Laos?

No, there is no direct train from Chongqing to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Haitangxi and arriving at Vientiane station via Chongqing West and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.

How far is it from Chongqing to Laos?

The distance between Chongqing and Laos is 1397 km. The road distance is 1918.5 km.

How do I travel from Chongqing to Laos without a car?

The best way to get from Chongqing to Laos without a car is to train which takes 16h 34m and costs $110 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Laos?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Chongqing to Laos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chongqing to Laos train from?

Chongqing to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chongqing West station.

Train or fly from Chongqing to Laos?

The best way to get from Chongqing to Laos is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 16h 34m.

What is the time difference between Chongqing and Laos?

Laos is 1h behind Chongqing. It is currently 1:06 PM in Chongqing and 12:06 PM in Laos.

Where does the Chongqing to Laos train arrive?

Chongqing to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.

Can I drive from Chongqing to Laos?

Yes, the driving distance between Chongqing to Laos is 1918 km. It takes approximately 23h 5m to drive from Chongqing to Laos.

Where can I stay near Laos?

There are 289+ hotels available in Laos.

Chongqing to Laos - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chongqing to Laos by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Wattay International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane CKG - VTE
5h 51m
$123–233
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chongqing West to Bijietrain
2. Take the train from Bijie to Liupanshuitrain
3. Take the train from Liupanshui to Kunmingtrain
4. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
30h 47m
$90–170
Train
1. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunming Southtrain Chengdu East / ...
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
16h 34m
$118–219
Drive 1,918.5 km
1. Drive from Chongqing to Vientianecar 1,918.5 km
23h 5m
$344–497
Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane CKG - LPQ
7h 41m
$98–494
Fly to Jinghong, train
1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane CKG - JHG
2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
9h 26m
$94–424

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

11Weekly Planes

3h 20mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,397.4 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Chongqing, China and Laos?

China Express Airlines, China West Air, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Haitangxi to Vientiane via Chongqing West, Chongqing West, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 16h 34m.

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