There are 7 ways to get from Laos to Nanning by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Wattay International Airport
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nanning (NNG)plane VTE - NNG
4h 55m¥529–3,029Bus, 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¥406–1,517Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain Kunming South / ...
14h 48m¥675–1,517Bus
- 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¥453–563Drive 1,114.7 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Nanningcar 1,114.7 km
14h 16m¥1,336–1,930Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Nanning (NNG)plane LPQ - NNG
5h 26m¥686–3,639Bus, 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¥474–1,583
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nanning (NNG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Nanning is to bus which costs ¥450 - ¥600 and takes 35h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Nanning is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs ¥500 - ¥3100.
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 815 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 4h 55m 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 fly which takes 4h 55m and costs ¥500 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥650 - ¥1600 and takes 14h 48m, you could also bus, which costs ¥450 - ¥600 and takes 35h 20m.
What companies run services between Laos and Nanning, China?
GX Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nanning (NNG) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Nanning via Vientiane station and Kunming South in around 14h 48m.
- Website
- gxairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,000
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Nanning via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,200
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Nanning via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,600
- 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 3:56 AM in Laos and 4:56 AM 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 164+ hotels available in Nanning.












