There are 6 ways to get from Laos to Xishuangbanna by train, car, plane, bus, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
6h 33m¥286–484Drive 768.2 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Xishuangbannacar 768.2 km
10h 14m¥928–1,340Fly Wattay International Airport to Jinghong
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG)plane VTE - JHG
4h 2m¥863–2,913Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
7h 47m¥288–481Fly Wattay International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane VTE - LXG
- Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Boten stationtaxi
- Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
7h 4m¥710–995Fly Xieng Khouang Airport to Jinghong
- Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Jinghong (JHG)plane XKH - JHG
3h 19m¥504–3,204
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Xishuangbanna is to train which costs ¥280 - ¥490 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Xishuangbanna is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥500 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct train from Laos station to Xishuangbanna station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Xishuangbanna Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Laos and Xishuangbanna is 579 km. The road distance is 768.2 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Xishuangbanna without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs ¥280 - ¥490.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Laos to Xishuangbanna, including transfers.
Laos to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Laos to Xishuangbanna is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs ¥280 - ¥490. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥850 - ¥3000 and takes 4h 2m.
Xishuangbanna is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 1:34 AM in Laos and 2:34 AM in Xishuangbanna.
Laos to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Xishuangbanna Station.
What companies run services between Laos and Xishuangbanna, China?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥250–440 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Qingdao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG) 3 times a week.
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥420–2,700
Flights from Xieng Khouang Airport to Jinghong via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,200
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥480–650
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥250–440
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥250–280
- First Class
- ¥350–440
Train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–340
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥190–220
- First Class
- ¥290–340
Train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥72–150
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥72–73
- First Class
- ¥110–150
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Xishuangbanna is 768 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Laos to Xishuangbanna.
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