There are 10 ways to get from Shantou to Laos by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Wattay International Airport
best- Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane SWA - VTE
5h 38m$165–405Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chaoshan Station to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Take the train from Guangzhou to Nanningtrain
- 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
2d 4h$90–174Train
- Take the train from Shantou to Kunming Southtrain Shantou
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
22h 11m$195–281Bus
- Take the bus from Shantou Zongzhan to Futian Stationbus
- Take the bus from Shenzhen Futian Bus Station to Guangzhou Tianhebus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou Tianhe to Yunnan Kunmingbus
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
42h 32m$121–198Drive 2,014.6 km
- Drive from Shantou to Vientianecar 2,014.6 km
23h 26m$361–522Fly to Sam Neua
- Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane SWA - NEU
11h 27m$164–464Fly to Pakse International Airport
- Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane SWA - PKZ
10h 25m$254–704Fly to Savannakhet Airport
- Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane SWA - ZVK
11h 51m$174–495Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport
- Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane SWA - XKH
15h 38m$224–484Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane SWA - LPQ
7h 58m$195–556
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Laos is to train and bus which costs $85 - $180 and takes 2 days 4h.
The fastest way to get from Shantou to Laos is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $160 - $410.
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.
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.
The distance between Shantou and Laos is 1606 km. The road distance is 2014.6 km.
The best way to get from Shantou to Laos without a car is to train which takes 22h 11m and costs $190 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Shantou to Laos, including transfers.
Shantou to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shantou Zongzhan station.
Shantou to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shantou station.
The best way to get from Shantou to Laos is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $160 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $290 and takes 22h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 42h 32m.
What companies run services between Shantou, China and Laos?
Lao Airlines, Hainan, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shantou to Vientiane via Kunming South and Vientiane station in around 22h 11m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–550
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Sam Neua via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–490
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Sam Neua via Kunming, Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Pakse International Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–750
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Pakse International Airport via Kunming, Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–850
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Savannakhet Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–550
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Savannakhet Airport via Kunming, Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–600
Flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Train from Shantou to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $125–140
- 1st Class Seat
- $210–230
- Business Class Seat
- $300–430
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shantou Zongzhan to Futian Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $16–23
Bus from Shenzhen Futian Bus Station to Guangzhou Tianhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $10–14
Bus from Guangzhou Tianhe to Yunnan Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $45–65
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–88
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $45–65
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
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More Questions & Answers
Shantou to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Futian Station.
Laos is 1h behind Shantou. It is currently 9:18 PM in Shantou and 8:18 PM in Laos.
Shantou to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Laos is 2015 km. It takes approximately 23h 26m to drive from Shantou to Laos.
There are 289+ hotels available in Laos.





