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How to get fromGuilin to Vientianeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Guilin to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane KWL - VTE
    5h 32m
    $172–464

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Guilin North to Nanningtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    37h 38m
    $63–126

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain train Hong Kong / ...
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    15h 27m
    $125–205

  4. Train, bus via South Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain train Hong Kong / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    20h 2m
    $100–154

  5. Drive  1,506.3 km

    1. Drive from Guilin to Vientianecar car 1,506.3 km
    18h 23m
    $270–390

  6. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane KWL - UTH
    2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar car
    16h 57m
    $216–585

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Guilin to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    46h 42m
    $197–256

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,149 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

Beijing Capital, Hainan, and five other airlines fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guilin West to Vientiane via Kunming South Station, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 15h 27m.

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