There are 4 ways to get from Laos to Kashgar by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane LPQ - KHG
18h 41m¥2,934–9,042Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain
- Take the train from Chengdu Station to Kashgartrain
2d 17h¥1,282–2,320Drive 5,149.1 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Kashgarcar 5,149.1 km
2d 18h¥6,171–8,914Fly from Wattay International Airport
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane VTE - KHG
12h 55m¥2,727–9,532
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Kashgar is to train which costs ¥1200 - ¥2400 and takes 2 days 17h.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Kashgar is to fly which takes 12h 55m and costs ¥2700 - ¥10000.
No, there is no direct train from Laos station to Kashgar. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Kashgar via Kunming South, East station and Chengdu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
The distance between Laos and Kashgar is 3331 km. The road distance is 5149.1 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Kashgar without a car is to train which takes 2 days 17h and costs ¥1200 - ¥2400.
It takes approximately 18h 41m to get from Laos to Kashgar, including transfers.
Laos to Kashgar train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Laos to Kashgar is to fly which takes 18h 41m and costs ¥2900 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥2400 and takes 2 days 17h.
Kashgar is 1h behind Laos. It is currently 4:28 PM in Laos and 3:28 PM in Kashgar.
Laos to Kashgar train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Laos and Kashgar, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Kashgar via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Chengdu East, East station, North station, Chengdu Station, and Kashgar in around 2d 17h.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Noi Bai International, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–14,000
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Wattay International Airport, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–14,000
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–12,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Kunming, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–13,000
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Kunming, Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–13,000
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Kunming, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–9,000
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–11,000
- 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
Train from Kunming South to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥480–530
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
Train from Chengdu Station to Kashgar
- Ave. Duration
- 47h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥330–800
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥330–470
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥650–800
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥1,000–1,300
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Kashgar is 5149 km. It takes approximately 2 days 18h to drive from Laos to Kashgar.
There are 37+ hotels available in Kashgar.