There are 4 ways to get from Jinghong to Laos by plane, train, car, or bus
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 Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane JHG - VTE
2h 11m$76–497Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane stationtrain
6h 40m$41–73Drive 773.5 km
- Drive from Jinghong to Vientianecar 773.5 km
10h 24m$139–201Train, bus
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng stationtrain
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
7h 52m$43–72
Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jinghong to Laos is to train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Jinghong to Laos is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $75 - $500.
No, there is no direct train from Jinghong station to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Xishuangbanna Station and arriving at Vientiane station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Jinghong and Laos is 495 km. The road distance is 773.5 km.
The best way to get from Jinghong to Laos without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Jinghong to Laos, including transfers.
Jinghong to Laos train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Xishuangbanna Station.
The best way to get from Jinghong to Laos is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $75 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 40m.
Laos is 1h behind Jinghong. It is currently 3:39 PM in Jinghong and 2:39 PM in Laos.
Jinghong to Laos train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
What companies run services between Jinghong, China and Laos?
Qingdao Airlines flies from Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Jinghong to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $37–41
- First Class
- $50–65
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $29–32
- First Class
- $40–50
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Jinghong to Laos is 773 km. It takes approximately 10h 24m to drive from Jinghong to Laos.
There are 282+ hotels available in Laos.