There are 3 ways to get from Luang Namtha to Jinghong by taxi, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Luang Namtha to Boten stationtaxi
- Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
3h 41m¥198–301Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Luang Namtha to Botenbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
4h 56m¥96–193Drive 240.4 km
- Drive from Luang Namtha to Jinghongcar 240.4 km
2h 55m¥290–419
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Namtha to Jinghong is to bus and train which costs ¥95 - ¥200 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Namtha to Jinghong is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥280 - ¥420.
The distance between Luang Namtha and Jinghong is 202 km. The road distance is 240.4 km.
The best way to get from Luang Namtha to Jinghong without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥190 - ¥310.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Luang Namtha to Jinghong, including transfers.
Jinghong is 1h ahead of Luang Namtha. It is currently 5:09 AM in Luang Namtha and 6:09 AM in Jinghong.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Namtha to Jinghong is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Luang Namtha to Jinghong.
There are 51+ hotels available in Jinghong.
What companies run services between Luang Namtha, Laos and Jinghong, China?
There is no direct connection from Luang Namtha to Jinghong. However, you can take the taxi to Boten station then take the train to Xishuangbanna Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Luang Namtha to Jinghong in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
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
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
Bus from Luang Namtha to Boten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥7–20
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
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