There are 4 ways to get from Jinghong to Vang Vieng by train, car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng stationtrain
5h 13m$32–54Drive 650.6 km
- Drive from Jinghong to Vang Viengcar 650.6 km
8h 49m$117–169Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus
- Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane JHG - VTE
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
4h 54m$144–440Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train
- Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane JHG - LPQ
- Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain
7h 15m$217–746
Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jinghong to Vang Vieng is to train which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Jinghong to Vang Vieng is to fly and bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $140 - $440.
No, there is no direct train from Jinghong station to Vang Vieng station. However, there are services departing from Xishuangbanna Station and arriving at Van Vieng station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Jinghong and Vang Vieng is 438 km. The road distance is 650.6 km.
The best way to get from Jinghong to Vang Vieng without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Jinghong to Vang Vieng, including transfers.
Jinghong to Vang Vieng train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Xishuangbanna Station.
Vang Vieng is 1h behind Jinghong. It is currently 7:41 PM in Jinghong and 6:41 PM in Vang Vieng.
Jinghong to Vang Vieng train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Van Vieng station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jinghong to Vang Vieng is 651 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Jinghong to Vang Vieng.
What companies run services between Jinghong, China and Vang Vieng, Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng station once daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Jinghong to Luang Prabang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–700
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Jinghong to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
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
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.com
Train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Vieng
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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