There are 6 ways to get from Laos to Shanghai by plane, train, or car
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Fly Luang Prabang International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane LPQ - PVG
6h 36m¥1,071–3,174Train via Kunming
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Shanghai Southtrain Shanghai South
2d¥727–1,622Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain Kunming / ...
20h 56m¥1,410–2,072Drive 2,949.6 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Shanghaicar 2,949.6 km
32h 59m¥3,542–5,117Fly Wattay International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane VTE - PVG
6h 55m¥1,364–3,864Fly Wattay International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane VTE - SHA
8h 29m¥964–1,414
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Shanghai is to fly which costs ¥950 - ¥1500 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Shanghai is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct train from Laos station to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Kunming South and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.
The distance between Laos and Shanghai is 2371 km. The road distance is 2949.6 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 20h 56m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Laos to Shanghai, including transfers.
Laos to Shanghai train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Laos to Shanghai is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 20h 56m.
Shanghai is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 5:01 AM in Laos and 6:01 AM in Shanghai.
Laos to Shanghai train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Laos and Shanghai, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to South Shaanxi Road via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station in around 20h 56m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,400
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–6,000
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- 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 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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Shanghai is 2950 km. It takes approximately 32h 59m to drive from Laos to Shanghai.
There are 1899+ hotels available in Shanghai.

