There are 7 ways to get from Laos to Nanning 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- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain Kunming South / ...
14h 48m¥675–1,517Bus, train via Vientiane Southern Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
35h 28m¥406–1,517Bus
- Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centrebus
35h 20m¥474–589Drive 1,114.7 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Nanningcar 1,114.7 km
14h 16m¥1,333–1,925Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Nanning (NNG)plane LPQ - NNG
11h 6m¥1,236–3,739Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
38h 52m¥473–1,582Fly from Wattay International Airport
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nanning (NNG)plane VTE - NNG
5h 5m¥529–3,129
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Nanning (NNG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Nanning is to bus which costs ¥470 - ¥600 and takes 35h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Nanning is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs ¥500 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Laos station to Nanning. However, there are services departing from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station and arriving at Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Hai Phong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Laos station to Nanning. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Nanning via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
The distance between Laos and Nanning is 1723 km. The road distance is 1114.7 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Nanning without a car is to train which takes 14h 48m and costs ¥650 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 14h 48m to get from Laos to Nanning, including transfers.
Laos to Nanning bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.
Laos to Nanning train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Laos to Nanning is to train which takes 14h 48m and costs ¥650 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥470 - ¥600 and takes 35h 20m, you could also fly, which costs ¥1200 - ¥3800 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Laos and Nanning, China?
You can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Nanning via Vientiane station and Kunming South in around 14h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station, and Hai Phong in around 35h 20m.
- Website
- gxairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Nanning via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,800
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,100
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Nanning via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Nanning via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,200
- 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
Train from Kunming South to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥220–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥220–310
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥360–550
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥215
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥215
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥260–370
- Book at
- HTX Van Tai 277
Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥260–370
- Book at
- HTX Van Tai 277
- Phone
- 0225 3920920
- [email protected]
- Website
- hoanglongasia.com
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥34–37
- Book at
- 12go
Bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥158
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Phone
- +84 91 442 57 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- vietlaobus.com
Bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarter
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥180–290
- Schedules at
- vietlaobus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Laos to Nanning bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
Nanning is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 11:50 AM in Laos and 12:50 PM in Nanning.
Laos to Nanning train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Nanning is 1115 km. It takes approximately 14h 16m to drive from Laos to Nanning.
There are 125+ hotels available in Nanning.












