There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Guangzhou by plane, train, 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
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane VTE - CAN
3h 17m¥986–1,424Train via Guangzhou South
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Guangzhou South stationtrain Kunming South / ...
19h 3m¥846–1,938Drive 1,641.4 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Guangzhoucar 1,641.4 km
19h 25m¥1,961–2,833Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Guangzhou Train Stationtrain Kunming South
19h 22m¥1,032–1,612Train via Foshan West
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Foshan Westtrain Kunming South / ...
20h 57m¥854–1,943
Vientiane to Guangzhou by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Guangzhou is to fly which costs ¥950 - ¥1500 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Guangzhou is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥950 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to Guangzhou. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Haizhu Square via Kunming South and Guangzhou South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
The distance between Vientiane and Guangzhou is 1301 km. The road distance is 1641.4 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Guangzhou without a car is to train via Guangzhou South which takes 19h 3m and costs ¥800 - ¥2000.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Vientiane to Guangzhou, including transfers.
Vientiane to Guangzhou train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Guangzhou is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥950 - ¥1500. Alternatively, you can train via Guangzhou South, which costs ¥800 - ¥2000 and takes 19h 3m.
Guangzhou is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 3:29 AM in Vientiane and 4:29 AM in Guangzhou.
Vientiane to Guangzhou train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Guangzhou, China?
China Southern Airlines, Lao Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to Haizhu Square via Vientiane station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Guangzhou South station, and Guangzhou South in around 19h 3m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,900
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,200
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,400
- 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 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 Guangzhou South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥580–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–2,000
Train from Kunming South to Guangzhou Train Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥570–630
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥950–1,050
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–2,000
Train from Kunming South to Guangzhou South station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥380–950
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥380–550
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥650–950
Train from Kunming South to Foshan West
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥370–900
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥370–500
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥600–900
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Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Guangzhou is 1641 km. It takes approximately 19h 25m to drive from Vientiane to Guangzhou.
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