There are 5 ways to get from Nanning to Laos by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain Guangzhou South / ...
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
14h 52m$100–218Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
33h$54–82Drive 1,113.2 km
- Drive from Nanning to Vientianecar 1,113.2 km
14h 15m$200–288Fly
- Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane NNG - LPQ
21h 42m$125–376Train, bus
- Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Vientiane Southern Bus Stationbus
38h 6m$62–226
Nanning (NNG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanning to Laos is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 33h.
The fastest way to get from Nanning to Laos is to drive which takes 14h 15m and costs $190 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanning to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre and arriving at Vientiane - Southern Bus Station via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h.
No, there is no direct train from Nanning to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Nanning and arriving at Vientiane station via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Nanning and Laos is 1720 km. The road distance is 1113.2 km.
The best way to get from Nanning to Laos without a car is to train which takes 14h 52m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 14h 52m to get from Nanning to Laos, including transfers.
Nanning to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre station.
Nanning to Laos train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Nanning station.
The best way to get from Nanning to Laos is to train which takes 14h 52m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 33h, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $380 and takes 21h 42m.
What companies run services between Nanning, China and Laos?
You can take a train from Nanning to Vientiane via Kunming South and Vientiane station in around 14h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station in around 33h.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanning to Luang Prabang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Nanning to Luang Prabang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Nanning to Luang Prabang International Airport via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Nanning to Luang Prabang International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–370
Train from Nanning to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $30–45
- Adult - 1st Class
- $50–75
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- $18–26
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- HTX Van Tai 277
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Book at
- 12Go
- Phone
- +84 91 442 57 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- vietlaobus.com
Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Vientiane Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- vietlaobus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Nanning to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
Laos is 1h behind Nanning. It is currently 2:49 PM in Nanning and 1:49 PM in Laos.
Nanning to Laos train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanning to Laos is 1113 km. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Nanning to Laos.
There are 293+ hotels available in Laos.









