There are 5 ways to get from Laos to Xi'an by plane, train, bus, or car
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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 56m¥1,843–3,965Fly from Wattay International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane VTE - XIY
8h 30m¥886–4,055Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain Kunming
23h 27m¥1,251–1,888Bus, train
- 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 Langdongbus
- Take the train from Nanning East to Xian Northtrain
2d¥1,328–1,551Drive 2,600.9 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Xi'ancar 2,600.9 km
30h 5m¥3,015–4,356
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 bus and train which costs ¥1300 - ¥1600 and takes 2 days 0h.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Xi'an is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs ¥1800 - ¥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 23h 27m.
The distance between Laos and Xi'an is 1780 km. The road distance is 2600.9 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 23h 27m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 56m and costs ¥1800 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 23h 27m.
Xi'an is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 2:24 PM in Laos and 3:24 PM 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, Lao Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to Shi Tushuguan via Vientiane station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Kunming Station, Kunming, Xi'an North Station, and Bei Kezhan in around 23h 27m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,100
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,100
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,800
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,100
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–6,000
- Website
- okair.net
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–4,300
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–4,000
- 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 to Xi'an North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,700
Train from Nanning East to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,100–3,000
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥341
- Book at
- 12Go
- 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 Langdong
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥158
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Xi'an is 2601 km. It takes approximately 30h 5m to drive from Laos to Xi'an.
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