There are 6 ways to get from Sichuan to Laos by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Luzhou Yunlong Airport
best- Fly from Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LZO - VTE
6h 56m$167–478Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
29h 35m$76–137Train
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain Chengdu East
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
17h 50m$137–224Train, bus
- Take the train from Chengdu South Station to Liupanshuitrain
- Take the train from Liupanshui to Kunmingtrain
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
27h 54m$92–170Drive 1,945.2 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Vientianecar 1,945.2 km
24h 36m$349–504Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane CTU - VTE
7h 24m$144–214
Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sichuan to Laos is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 29h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sichuan to Laos is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $160 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Sichuan to Laos. However, there are services departing from Chengdu East and arriving at Laos Vientiane via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sichuan to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Vientiane station via Chengdu East and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
The distance between Sichuan and Laos is 1258 km. The road distance is 1945.2 km.
The best way to get from Sichuan to Laos without a car is to train which takes 17h 50m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Sichuan to Laos, including transfers.
Sichuan to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Chengdu East station.
Sichuan to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Sichuan to Laos is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $160 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 17h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 29h 35m.
What companies run services between Sichuan, China and Laos?
China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and four other airlines fly from Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Tianfu Square to Vientiane via East station, Chengdu East, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 17h 50m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luzhou Yunlong Airport to Wattay International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–470
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- $120–130
- Business Class Seat
- $170–250
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
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 Chengdu East to Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $30–45
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–88
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Sichuan to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming station.
Laos is 1h behind Sichuan. It is currently 10:19 AM in Sichuan and 9:19 AM in Laos.
Sichuan to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sichuan to Laos is 1945 km. It takes approximately 24h 36m to drive from Sichuan to Laos.
There are 291+ hotels available in Laos.