There are 4 ways to get from Laos to Xiamen by plane, train, 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 Luang Prabang International Airport
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane LPQ - XMN
5h 36m¥1,246–3,759Fly from Wattay International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane VTE - XMN
7h 34m¥939–2,549Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South Station to Xiamentrain Kunming South
24h 53m¥1,405–2,067Drive 2,232.6 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Xiamencar 2,232.6 km
26h 11m¥2,676–3,866
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Xiamen is to train which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 24h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Xiamen is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Laos station to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Xiamen via Kunming South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 53m.
The distance between Laos and Xiamen is 1737 km. The road distance is 2232.6 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Xiamen without a car is to train which takes 24h 53m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Laos to Xiamen, including transfers.
Laos to Xiamen train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Laos to Xiamen is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 24h 53m.
Xiamen is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 9:06 PM in Laos and 10:06 PM in Xiamen.
Laos to Xiamen train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Laos and Xiamen, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Xiamen via Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South Station in around 24h 53m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,400
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,000
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,900
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Xiamen is 2233 km. It takes approximately 26h 11m to drive from Laos to Xiamen.
There are 378+ hotels available in Xiamen.