What is the cheapest way to get from Shantou to Laos?

The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Laos is to train and bus which costs $85 - $180 and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Shantou to Laos?

The fastest way to get from Shantou to Laos is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $130 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Shantou and Laos?

No, there is no direct bus from Shantou to Laos. However, there are services departing from Shantou Zongzhan and arriving at Laos Vientiane via Shenzhen Futian Bus Station, Guangzhou Tianhe and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Shantou and Laos?

No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Vientiane station via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.

How far is it from Shantou to Laos?

The distance between Shantou and Laos is 1606 km. The road distance is 2020 km.

How do I travel from Shantou to Laos without a car?

The best way to get from Shantou to Laos without a car is to train which takes 22h 11m and costs $190 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Shantou to Laos?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Shantou to Laos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Laos bus from?

Shantou to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shantou Zongzhan station.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Laos train from?

Shantou to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shantou station.

Train, bus or fly from Shantou to Laos?

The best way to get from Shantou to Laos is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $130 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $290 and takes 22h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 42h 32m.

Where does the Shantou to Laos bus arrive?

Shantou to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Futian Station.

What is the time difference between Shantou and Laos?

Laos is 1h behind Shantou. It is currently 9:15 PM in Shantou and 8:15 PM in Laos.

Where does the Shantou to Laos train arrive?

Shantou to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.

Can I drive from Shantou to Laos?

Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Laos is 2020 km. It takes approximately 23h 24m to drive from Shantou to Laos.

Where can I stay near Laos?

There are 283+ hotels available in Laos.

Shantou to Laos - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Shantou to Laos by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Wattay International Airport
best
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane SWA - VTE
7h 43m
$135–385
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chaoshan Station to Guangzhou Easttrain
2. Take the train from Guangzhou to Nanningtrain
3. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
2d 4h
$90–174
Train
1. Take the train from Shantou to Kunming Southtrain Shantou
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
22h 11m
$195–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shantou Zongzhan to Futian Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Shenzhen Futian Bus Station to Guangzhou Tianhebus
3. Take the bus from Guangzhou Tianhe to Yunnan Kunmingbus
4. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
42h 32m
$116–203
Drive 2,020 km
1. Drive from Shantou to Vientianecar 2,020 km
23h 24m
$362–523
Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane SWA - LPQ
9h 18m
$195–556

Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,606.4 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Laos?

Hainan, China Southern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shantou to Vientiane via Kunming South and Vientiane station in around 22h 11m.

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