There are 4 ways to get from Laos to Chongqing by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane LPQ - CKG
7h 51m¥820–4,126Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain Kunming South
15h 54m¥809–1,473Drive 1,920.2 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Chongqingcar 1,920.2 km
23h 6m¥2,306–3,331Fly from Wattay International Airport
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane VTE - CKG
5h 34m¥863–1,616
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Chongqing is to fly which costs ¥850 - ¥1700 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Chongqing is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs ¥850 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct train from Laos station to Chongqing. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Haitangxi via Kunming South and Chongqing West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.
The distance between Laos and Chongqing is 1210 km. The road distance is 1920.2 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Chongqing without a car is to train which takes 15h 54m and costs ¥800 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Laos to Chongqing, including transfers.
Laos to Chongqing train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Laos to Chongqing is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs ¥800 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥800 - ¥1500 and takes 15h 54m.
Chongqing is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 7:21 AM in Laos and 8:21 AM in Chongqing.
Laos to Chongqing train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Laos and Chongqing, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Haitangxi via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Chongqing West Station, and Chongqing West in around 15h 54m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,600
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Chongqing is 1920 km. It takes approximately 23h 6m to drive from Laos to Chongqing.
There are 665+ hotels available in Chongqing.

