There are 9 ways to get from Guangzhou to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport
best- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane CAN - VTE
5h 26m$142–222Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Nanningtrain
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
38h 59m$81–149Train
- Take the train from Guangzhou Train Station to Kunming Southtrain Shantou
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
18h 52m$153–236Drive 1,641.2 km
- Drive from Guangzhou to Vientianecar 1,641.2 km
19h 28m$294–425Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain
- Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane HKG - VTE
9h 33m$233–300Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane CAN - UTH
- Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
9h 10m$136–383Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Futian Stationtrain
- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane SZX - VTE
10h 2m$149–302Train via Guangzhou South
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Kunming Southtrain Guangzhou South / ...
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
19h 48m$123–284Bus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou to Kunming Eastbus
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
40h 2m$93–162
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Vientiane is to train and bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 38h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Vientiane is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $140 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Guangzhou to Vientiane. However, there are services departing from Guangzhou and arriving at Laos Vientiane via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Guangzhou station to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Guangzhou Train Station and arriving at Vientiane station via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 52m.
The distance between Guangzhou and Vientiane is 1301 km. The road distance is 1641.2 km.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 18h 52m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Guangzhou to Vientiane, including transfers.
Guangzhou to Vientiane bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Guangzhou station.
Guangzhou to Vientiane train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Guangzhou Train Station.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Vientiane is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 18h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 40h 2m.
What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Vientiane, Laos?
Lao Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guangzhou Train Station to Vientiane via Kunming South and Vientiane station in around 18h 52m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–450
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Train from Guangzhou Train Station to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $85–95
- 1st Class Seat
- $140–160
- Business Class Seat
- $200–290
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $7–8
- 1st Class Seat
- $11–13
- Business Class Seat
- $16–23
Train from Guangzhou South station to Futian Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $7–9
- 1st Class Seat
- $12–14
- Business Class Seat
- $17–25
Train from Guangzhou South station to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $80–95
- 1st Class Seat
- $130–150
- Business Class Seat
- $200–290
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- $18–26
Bus from Guangzhou to Kunming East
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $45–65
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
Guangzhou to Vientiane bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming East station.
Vientiane is 1h behind Guangzhou. It is currently 6:09 AM in Guangzhou and 5:09 AM in Vientiane.
Guangzhou to Vientiane train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guangzhou to Vientiane is 1641 km. It takes approximately 19h 28m to drive from Guangzhou to Vientiane.
There are 291+ hotels available in Vientiane.





