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How to get fromShangri-La to Vientianeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shangri-La to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane DIG - VTE
    4h 7m
    $204–655

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    21h 50m
    $69–131

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    18h 12m
    $99–191

  4. Drive 1,559.7 km

    1. Drive from Shangri-La to Vientianecar car 1,559.7 km
    19h 6m
    $280–404

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    27h 30m
    $72–151

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,136.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Vientiane, Laos?

China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air Co. Ltd., and Lao Airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Vientiane via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 18h 12m.

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