There are 5 ways to get from Laos to Xi'an by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane LPQ - XIY
6h 41m¥1,343–3,965Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the bus from Kunming East to Chengdu Eastbus
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Xi'an Northtrain
27h 46m¥875–1,987Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain Kunming
22h 15m¥1,234–1,873Drive 2,601.1 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Xi'ancar 2,601.1 km
30h 2m¥3,123–4,511Fly from Wattay International Airport
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane VTE - XIY
8h 20m¥1,236–3,655
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Xi'an is to train and bus which costs ¥850 - ¥2000 and takes 27h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Xi'an is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs ¥1300 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct train from Laos station to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Kunming South, Kunming and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
The distance between Laos and Xi'an is 1780 km. The road distance is 2601.1 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 22h 15m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Laos to Xi'an, including transfers.
Laos to Xi'an train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Laos to Xi'an is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs ¥1300 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 22h 15m.
Xi'an is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 7:12 AM in Laos and 8:12 AM in Xi'an.
Laos to Xi'an train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Laos and Xi'an, China?
China Eastern Airlines and Lao Airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Shi Tushuguan via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Kunming Station, Kunming, Xi'an North Station, and Bei Kezhan in around 22h 15m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,900
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,600
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming East to Chengdu East
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥210–300
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥210–300
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Xi'an is 2601 km. It takes approximately 30h 2m to drive from Laos to Xi'an.
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