There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Chongqing by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane VTE - CKG
3h 5m¥918–1,653Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain Kunming South
17h 6m¥816–1,488Drive 1,920 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Chongqingcar 1,920 km
23h 5m¥2,294–3,314Train via Guiyang
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Guiyang Northtrain
- Take the train from Guiyang North to Chongqing Northtrain
17h 37m¥824–1,406
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Chongqing is to fly which costs ¥900 - ¥1700 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Chongqing is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥900 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to Chongqing. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Haitangxi via Kunming South and Chongqing West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.
The distance between Vientiane and Chongqing is 1393 km. The road distance is 1920 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Chongqing without a car is to train which takes 17h 6m and costs ¥800 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Vientiane to Chongqing, including transfers.
Vientiane to Chongqing train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Chongqing is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥900 - ¥1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥800 - ¥1500 and takes 17h 6m.
Chongqing is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 11:35 PM in Vientiane and 12:35 AM in Chongqing.
Vientiane to Chongqing train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Chongqing, China?
China Express Airlines, China West Air, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to Haitangxi via Vientiane station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Chongqing West Station, and Chongqing West in around 17h 6m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,400
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,500
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,500
- 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 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 Chongqing West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥350–390
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥590–640
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,200
Train from Kunming South to Guiyang North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥200–230
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥200–230
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥340–370
- Business Class Seat
- ¥490–700
Train from Guiyang North to Chongqing North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥160–190
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- Business Class Seat
- ¥390–600
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Chongqing is 1920 km. It takes approximately 23h 5m to drive from Vientiane to Chongqing.
There are 656+ hotels available in Chongqing.