There are 5 ways to get from Nong Khai to Xishuangbanna by plane, train, car, taxi, or bus
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Fly to Jinghong
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG)plane VTE - JHG
2h 20m¥876–2,935Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
9h 47m¥299–521Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
6h 50m¥306–516Drive 791.2 km
- Drive from Nong Khai to Xishuangbannacar 791.2 km
10h 43m¥670–968Fly 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
6h 21m¥723–1,017
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nong Khai to Xishuangbanna is to train which costs ¥300 - ¥550 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Nong Khai to Xishuangbanna is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥850 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct train from Nong Khai 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 50m.
The distance between Nong Khai and Xishuangbanna is 517 km. The road distance is 791.2 km.
The best way to get from Nong Khai to Xishuangbanna without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 47m and costs ¥290 - ¥550.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Nong Khai to Xishuangbanna, including transfers.
Nong Khai to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Nong Khai to Xishuangbanna is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥850 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥300 - ¥550 and takes 6h 50m.
Xishuangbanna is 1h ahead of Nong Khai. It is currently 10:50 PM in Nong Khai and 11:50 PM in Xishuangbanna.
Nong Khai to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Xishuangbanna Station.
What companies run services between Nong Khai, Thailand and Xishuangbanna, China?
Qingdao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥250–440 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,700
- 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
- ¥250–270
- First Class
- ¥350–440
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 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
- 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 Nong Khai to Xishuangbanna is 791 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Nong Khai to Xishuangbanna.
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