There are 4 ways to get from Jinghong to Vientiane 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
1h 20m$134–425Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane stationtrain
6h 30m$39–67Drive 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 43m$40–67
Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jinghong to Vientiane is to train which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Jinghong to Vientiane is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $130 - $430.
No, there is no direct train from Jinghong station to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Xishuangbanna Station and arriving at Vientiane station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Jinghong and Vientiane is 491 km. The road distance is 773.5 km.
The best way to get from Jinghong to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Jinghong to Vientiane, including transfers.
Jinghong to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Xishuangbanna Station.
The best way to get from Jinghong to Vientiane is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $130 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 30m.
Vientiane is 1h behind Jinghong. It is currently 5:35 PM in Jinghong and 4:35 PM in Vientiane.
Jinghong to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
What companies run services between Jinghong, China and Vientiane, 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
- $70–440
- 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
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Jinghong to Vientiane is 773 km. It takes approximately 10h 24m to drive from Jinghong to Vientiane.
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