What is the cheapest way to get from Laos to Guilin?

The cheapest way to get from Laos to Guilin is to bus and train via Nanning East which costs ¥550 - ¥900 and takes 39h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Laos to Guilin?

The fastest way to get from Laos to Guilin is to fly and train which takes 9h 12m and costs ¥1100 - ¥2100.

Is there a direct train between Laos and Guilin?

No, there is no direct train from Laos station to Guilin. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Guilin West via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

How far is it from Laos to Guilin?

The distance between Laos and Guilin is 1885 km. The road distance is 1505.3 km.

How do I travel from Laos to Guilin without a car?

The best way to get from Laos to Guilin without a car is to train which takes 15h 22m and costs ¥800 - ¥1400.

How long does it take to get from Laos to Guilin?

It takes approximately 15h 22m to get from Laos to Guilin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laos to Guilin train from?

Laos to Guilin train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.

Train or fly from Laos to Guilin?

The best way to get from Laos to Guilin is to train which takes 15h 22m and costs ¥800 - ¥1400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1100 - ¥3300 and takes 11h 31m.

What is the time difference between Laos and Guilin?

Guilin is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 5:07 PM in Laos and 6:07 PM in Guilin.

Where does the Laos to Guilin train arrive?

Laos to Guilin train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.

Can I drive from Laos to Guilin?

Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Guilin is 1505 km. It takes approximately 18h 22m to drive from Laos to Guilin.

Where can I stay near Guilin?

There are 127+ hotels available in Guilin.

Laos to Guilin - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Laos to Guilin by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Guilin Westtrain Kunming South / ...
15h 22m
¥835–1,387
Bus, train via Nanning East
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Langdongbus
4. Take the train from Nanning East to Guilintrain
39h 2m
¥596–875
Drive 1,505.3 km
1. Drive from Vientiane to Guilincar 1,505.3 km
18h 22m
¥1,800–2,599
Fly Wattay International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane VTE - KWL
11h 31m
¥1,184–3,299
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus
2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Guilintrain
40h 37m
¥1,196–1,717
Fly Luang Prabang International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane LPQ - KWL
20h 47m
¥991–4,809
Fly Wattay International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, train
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane VTE - CAN
2. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Guilin Westtrain
9h 12m
¥1,119–2,053
Fly Wattay International Airport to Liuzhou Bailian Airport, train
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Liuzhou Bailian Airport (LZH)plane VTE - LZH
2. Take the train from Liuzhou to Guilin Northtrain
12h 52m
¥1,272–3,471

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) flights

13Weekly Planes

11h 55mAverage Duration

¥1,166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,885.1 km
Duration: 15h 22m

What companies run services between Laos and Guilin, China?

You can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Guilin West via Vientiane station and Kunming South in around 15h 22m. Alternatively, Sichuan Airlines, Air China, and four other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) twice daily.

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