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How to get fromLaos to Shanghaiby plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Laos to Shanghai by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Luang Prabang International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane LPQ - PVG
    7h 16m
    ¥1,071–2,974

  2. Train via Kunming

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Shanghai Southtrain train Shanghai South
    2d 1h
    ¥734–1,637

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train Kunming / ...
    22h 8m
    ¥1,417–2,087

  4. Drive  2,949.4 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Shanghaicar car 2,949.4 km
    33h 1m
    ¥3,420–4,940

  5. Fly Wattay International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane VTE - PVG
    6h 35m
    ¥964–1,364

  6. Fly Wattay International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane VTE - SHA
    8h 9m
    ¥964–2,014

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,001Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,371.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Laos and Shanghai, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to South Shaanxi Road via Vientiane station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station in around 22h 8m.

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