There are 6 ways to get from Harbin to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane HRB - VTE
9h 8m$248–672Train
cheapest- Take the train from Harbin to Chengdutrain
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2d 19h$181–326Train via Guitang
- Take the train from Harbin to Changchun Westtrain
- Take the train from Changchun West to Changsha Southtrain
- Take the train from Changsha South to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
32h 47m$298–436Train, bus
- Take the train from Harbin to Shenyang North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Chengdu Easttrain
- Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2d$265–353Drive 4,567.3 km
- Drive from Harbin to Vientianecar 4,567.3 km
2d 1h$794–1,146Train, bus via Hengyang
- Take the train from Harbin to Changchuntrain
- Take the train from Changchun to Hengyangtrain
- Take the train from Hengyang to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
3d 11h$256–420
Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harbin to Vientiane is to train which costs $180 - $330 and takes 2 days 19h.
The fastest way to get from Harbin to Vientiane is to fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $240 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Harbin to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Harbin and arriving at Vientiane station via Changchun West, Changsha South and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 47m.
The distance between Harbin and Vientiane is 3810 km. The road distance is 4567.3 km.
The best way to get from Harbin to Vientiane without a car is to train via Guitang which takes 32h 47m and costs $290 - $440.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Harbin to Vientiane, including transfers.
Harbin to Vientiane train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Harbin station.
The best way to get from Harbin to Vientiane is to fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $240 - $700. Alternatively, you can train via Guitang, which costs $290 - $440 and takes 32h 47m.
Vientiane is 1h behind Harbin. It is currently 11:17 AM in Harbin and 10:17 AM in Vientiane.
Harbin to Vientiane train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Changchun West station.
What companies run services between Harbin, China and Vientiane, Laos?
Hainan, Zhejiang Loong Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harbin to Vientiane via Changchun West, Changsha South, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 32h 47m.
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Hangzhou Xiaoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–950
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–950
- Website
- flycua.com
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,700
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Train from Harbin to Changchun West
- 2nd Class Seat
- $16–18
- 1st Class Seat
- $26–29
- Business Class Seat
- $35–55
Train from Changchun West to Changsha South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $170–190
- 1st Class Seat
- $280–310
- Business Class Seat
- $410–600
Train from Changsha South to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $75–85
- 1st Class Seat
- $125–140
- Business Class Seat
- $180–260
Train from Harbin to Shenyang North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $34–38
- 1st Class Seat
- $56–62
- Business Class Seat
- $80–120
Train from Shenyang North to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- $160–180
- 1st Class Seat
- $260–290
- Business Class Seat
- $390–550
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- $120–135
- Business Class Seat
- $170–250
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
Train from Harbin to Chengdu
- Hard Seat
- $40–60
- Hard sleeper
- $75–110
- Soft sleeper
- $120–160
Train from Harbin to Changchun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $14–19
- Adult - 1st Class
- $20–28
Train from Changchun to Hengyang
- Hard Seat
- $35–55
- Hard Sleeper
- $80–110
- Soft Sleeper
- $110–170
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hengyang to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $170–210
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
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
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- HTX Van Tai 277
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Book at
- 12Go
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Harbin to Vientiane is 4567 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Harbin to Vientiane.
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