There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Changsha by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)plane VTE - CSX
3h 35m¥771–3,759Bus, train via Guilin
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Langdongbus
- Take the train from Nanning East to Guilin Northtrain
- Take the bus from Guilin North to Changshabus
46h 53m¥681–1,075Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Changsha Southtrain Kunming South / ...
17h 54m¥975–1,547Drive 1,982.5 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Changshacar 1,982.5 km
23h 24m¥2,131–3,078Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha Southtrain
47h 48m¥1,416–1,937
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Changsha is to bus and train via Guilin which costs ¥650 - ¥1100 and takes 46h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Changsha is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥750 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to Changsha. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Wuyi Plaza via Kunming South and Changsha South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.
The distance between Vientiane and Changsha is 1596 km. The road distance is 1982.5 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Changsha without a car is to train which takes 17h 54m and costs ¥950 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Vientiane to Changsha, including transfers.
Vientiane to Changsha train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Changsha is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥750 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥950 - ¥1600 and takes 17h 54m.
Changsha is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 12:43 AM in Vientiane and 1:43 AM in Changsha.
Vientiane to Changsha train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Changsha, China?
Qingdao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to Wuyi Plaza via Vientiane station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Changsha South, and Changsha South station in around 17h 54m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Changsha Huanghua Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–4,200
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Changsha Huanghua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,800
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Changsha Huanghua Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,600
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥430–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥430–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Kunming South to Changsha South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥510–560
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,800
Train from Nanning East to Guilin North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥160–190
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- Business Class Seat
- ¥390–600
Train from Nanning East to Guilin North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥130–280
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥130–180
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥200–280
Train from Nanning East to Guilin North
- Hard Seat
- ¥65–95
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥180–260
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥260–370
- Book at
- HTX Van Tai 277
Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥341
- Book at
- 12Go
- Phone
- 0225 3920920
- [email protected]
- Website
- hoanglongasia.com
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥34–37
- Book at
- 12go
Bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Langdong
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥158
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Guilin North to Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–200
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥140–200
- Phone
- +84 91 442 57 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- vietlaobus.com
Bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarter
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥180–290
- Schedules at
- vietlaobus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Changsha is 1982 km. It takes approximately 23h 24m to drive from Vientiane to Changsha.
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