What is the cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Laos?

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Laos is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 22h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lijiang to Laos?

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Laos is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $130 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Lijiang and Laos?

No, there is no direct bus from Lijiang to Laos. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Laos Vientiane via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Lijiang and Laos?

No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Vientiane station via Kunming Station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.

How far is it from Lijiang to Laos?

The distance between Lijiang and Laos is 1028 km. The road distance is 1436.7 km.

How do I travel from Lijiang to Laos without a car?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Laos without a car is to train which takes 15h 58m and costs $95 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Lijiang to Laos?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Lijiang to Laos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lijiang to Laos bus from?

Lijiang to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Lijiang station.

Where do I catch the Lijiang to Laos train from?

Lijiang to Laos train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.

Train, bus or fly from Lijiang to Laos?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Laos is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $130 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 15h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 22h 53m.

Where does the Lijiang to Laos bus arrive?

Lijiang to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming Station.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Laos?

Laos is 1h behind Lijiang. It is currently 5:41 AM in Lijiang and 4:41 AM in Laos.

Where does the Lijiang to Laos train arrive?

Lijiang to Laos train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Kunming station.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Laos?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Laos is 1437 km. It takes approximately 17h 44m to drive from Lijiang to Laos.

Where can I stay near Laos?

There are 289+ hotels available in Laos.

Lijiang to Laos - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Wattay International Airport
best
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LJG - VTE
7h 6m
$135–325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
22h 53m
$62–126
Train
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain Lijiang
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
15h 58m
$96–185
Drive 1,436.7 km
1. Drive from Lijiang to Vientianecar 1,436.7 km
17h 44m
$258–372
Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane DIG - VTE
8h 38m
$215–671
Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Jinghong, train
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane LJG - JHG
2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
8h 46m
$246–516
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
19h 15m
$92–186

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

23Weekly Planes

5h 7mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,028.4 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Laos?

Qingdao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Vientiane via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 15h 58m.

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