There are 5 ways to get from Nanjing to Laos by plane, 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.
Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
best- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane NKG - LPQ
9h 47m$154–466Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Nanjing to Kunmingtrain K722 / ...
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2d 1h$76–176Train
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Kunming Southtrain Zhangjiagang / ...
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
23h 10m$198–294Drive 2,808.1 km
- Drive from Nanjing to Vientianecar 2,808.1 km
31h 31m$488–705Fly to Wattay International Airport
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane NKG - VTE
9h 23m$164–375
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Laos is to train and bus which costs $75 - $180 and takes 2 days 1h.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Laos is to fly which takes 9h 23m and costs $160 - $380.
No, there is no direct train from Nanjing to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Gulou and arriving at Vientiane station via Nanjing South and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
The distance between Nanjing and Laos is 2176 km. The road distance is 2808.1 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Laos without a car is to train which takes 23h 10m and costs $190 - $300.
It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Nanjing to Laos, including transfers.
Nanjing to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Laos is to fly which takes 9h 47m and costs $150 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 23h 10m.
Laos is 1h behind Nanjing. It is currently 12:55 PM in Nanjing and 11:55 AM in Laos.
Nanjing to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Laos?
China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and Lao Airlines fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Gulou to Vientiane via Nanjing South, Nanjing South, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 23h 10m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–800
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–600
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–370
Train from Nanjing South to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- $220–240
- Business Class Seat
- $320–450
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
Train from Nanjing to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- $35–50
- Hard sleeper
- $60–85
- Soft sleeper
- $100–130
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–89
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $40–60
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Laos is 2808 km. It takes approximately 31h 31m to drive from Nanjing to Laos.
There are 283+ hotels available in Laos.