There are 7 ways to get from Hong Kong to Laos by plane, train, or bus
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Fly Hong Kong International Airport to Wattay International Airport
best- Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane HKG - VTE
8h 30m$204–309Train, bus via Kunming
cheapest- Take the train from Shenzhen to Guangzhoutrain
- Take the train from Guangzhou to Kunmingtrain
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
47h 31m$76–169Train
- Take the train from West Kowloon Station to Kunming South Stationtrain Hong Kong
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
18h 33m$162–246Train, bus
- Take the train from West Kowloon Station to Nanning Easttrain
- 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
39h 10m$101–141Fly Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane SZX - VTE
5h 57m$146–292Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
- Take the train from West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane CAN - VTE
7h 42m$155–207Fly Hong Kong International Airport to Pakse International Airport
- Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane HKG - PKZ
5h 2m$403–618
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hong Kong to Laos is to train and bus which costs $100 - $150 and takes 39h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Hong Kong to Laos is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $400 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Hong Kong station to Laos station. However, there are services departing from West Kowloon Station and arriving at Vientiane station via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
The distance between Hong Kong and Laos is 1316 km.
The best way to get from Hong Kong to Laos without a car is to train which takes 18h 33m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Hong Kong to Laos, including transfers.
Hong Kong to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from West Kowloon Station.
The best way to get from Hong Kong to Laos is to fly which takes 8h 30m and costs $200 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 18h 33m.
Laos is 1h behind Hong Kong. It is currently 6:46 PM in Hong Kong and 5:46 PM in Laos.
Hong Kong to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South Station.
What companies run services between Hong Kong and Laos?
Thai Airways International, Hainan, and three other airlines fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from West Kowloon Station to Vientiane via Kunming South Station, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 18h 33m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–430
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Danang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–280
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–440
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–450
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- donghaiair.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- 9air.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–450
- Website
- greaterbay-airlines.com
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Pakse International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–340
Train from West Kowloon Station to Kunming South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $95–105
- 1st Class Seat
- $150–170
- Business Class Seat
- $220–320
Train from West Kowloon Station to Nanning East
- 2nd Class Seat
- $46–50
- 1st Class Seat
- $75–85
- Business Class Seat
- $110–160
Train from West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- $12–13
- 1st Class Seat
- $19–22
- Business Class Seat
- $27–40
- 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 Shenzhen to Guangzhou
- Adult - second class
- $7–11
Train from Guangzhou to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- $24–35
- Hard sleeper
- $40–60
- Soft sleeper
- $65–90
- [email protected]
- 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
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- $18–25
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–87
- 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
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/htx-van-tai-277?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvvmzBhA2EiwAtHVrbyVCwiIJkYBSBEFUd1FJU61B0rS24DSIQh33R30_tD4ol7fHPWFbjxoCybMQAvD_BwE
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/huyen-chau
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