There are 7 ways to get from Shenzhen to Laos by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Wattay International Airport
best- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane SZX - VTE
8h 41m$143–293Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Shenzhen East 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 3h$68–124Train
- Take the train from Shenzhen North Station to Kunming South Stationtrain Hong Kong / ...
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
19h 24m$158–249Bus
- 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
36h 54m$99–175Drive 1,699.8 km
- Drive from Shenzhen to Vientianecar 1,699.8 km
20h 3m$305–440Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane CAN - VTE
8h 12m$153–242Fly Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane SZX - LPQ
7h 45m$143–334
Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shenzhen to Laos is to train and bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 2 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Shenzhen to Laos is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $140 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Shenzhen station to Laos. However, there are services departing from Shenzhen Futian Bus Station and arriving at Laos Vientiane via Guangzhou Tianhe and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Shenzhen to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Civic Centre and arriving at Vientiane station via Shenzhen North Station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 24m.
The distance between Shenzhen and Laos is 1318 km. The road distance is 1699.8 km.
The best way to get from Shenzhen to Laos without a car is to train which takes 19h 24m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Shenzhen to Laos, including transfers.
Shenzhen to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shenzhen Futian Bus Station.
Shenzhen to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shenzhen North Station.
The best way to get from Shenzhen to Laos is to fly which takes 8h 41m and costs $140 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 19h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 36h 54m.
What companies run services between Shenzhen, China and Laos?
China Eastern Airlines, Hainan, and five other airlines fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Centre to Vientiane via Shenzhen North, Shenzhen North Station, Kunming South Station, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 19h 24m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–380
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–410
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–410
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–450
Train from Shenzhen North Station to Kunming South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $90–105
- 1st Class Seat
- $150–170
- Business Class Seat
- $220–320
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- $9–11
- 1st Class Seat
- $15–17
- Business Class Seat
- $21–30
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
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
- $40–88
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $40–60
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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Booking & Getting There
Shenzhen to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Guangzhou Tianhe station.
Laos is 1h behind Shenzhen. It is currently 11:50 PM in Shenzhen and 10:50 PM in Laos.
Shenzhen to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shenzhen to Laos is 1700 km. It takes approximately 20h 3m to drive from Shenzhen to Laos.
There are 290+ hotels available in Laos.