There are 5 ways to get from Pu'er to Vientiane by taxi, plane, train, car, or bus
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Taxi to Jinghong, fly
best- Take the taxi from Pu'er to Jinghong (JHG)taxi
- Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane JHG - VTE
2h 34m$175–473Taxi, train
cheapest- Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane stationtrain
7h 53m$81–121Drive 866.3 km
- Drive from Pu'er to Vientianecar 866.3 km
11h 9m$156–225Taxi to Lancang Jingmai Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Pu'er to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)taxi
- Fly from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane JMJ - VTE
7h 32m$199–540Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng stationtrain
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
9h 6m$84–120
Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pu'er to Vientiane is to taxi and train which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Pu'er to Vientiane is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $170 - $480.
The distance between Pu'er and Vientiane is 616 km. The road distance is 866.3 km.
The best way to get from Pu'er to Vientiane without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 53m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Pu'er to Vientiane, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pu'er to Vientiane is 866 km. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Pu'er to Vientiane.
There are 289+ hotels available in Vientiane.
What companies run services between Pu'er, China and Vientiane, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Pu'er to Vientiane. However, you can take the taxi to Jinghong (JHG) airport then fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Xishuangbanna Station, take the train to Vientiane station, then take the taxi to Vientiane.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Lancang Jingmai Airport to Wattay International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–470
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Jinghong to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $37–41
- First Class
- $50–65
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $29–32
- First Class
- $40–50
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- $40–75
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