There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Haikou by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry
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 Haikou Airport (HAK)plane VTE - HAK
2h 43m¥1,173–2,450Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the bus from Nanning to Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminalbus
45h 19m¥559–1,818Train, bus
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain
- Take the bus from Nanning to Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminalbus
24h 11m¥812–1,812Bus
- 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 Tourism Distribution Centrebus
- Take the bus from Nanning to Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminalbus
43h 28m¥604–869Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Vientiane to Hai'an Portcar
- Take the carferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Portcarferry
18h 31m¥1,687–2,418Bus via Southern Bus Station Vientiane
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Hanoi Nuoc Ngam 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 Tourism Distribution Centrebus
- Take the bus from Nanning to Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminalbus
44h 58m¥706–1,284
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Haikou Airport (HAK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Haikou is to bus which costs ¥600 - ¥900 and takes 43h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Haikou is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥1100 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane station to Haikou. However, there are services departing from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station and arriving at Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hai Phong and Nanning. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 28m.
The distance between Vientiane and Haikou is 874 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Haikou without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 11m and costs ¥800 - ¥1900.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Vientiane to Haikou, including transfers.
Vientiane to Haikou bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Haikou is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥1100 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥600 - ¥900 and takes 43h 28m.
Vientiane to Haikou bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
Haikou is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 6:28 PM in Vientiane and 7:28 PM in Haikou.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Haikou, China?
Hainan flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Haikou Airport (HAK) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station, Hai Phong, Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, and Nanning in around 43h 28m.
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Haikou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–2,500
- 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 Kunming South to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥220–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥220–310
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥360–550
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanning to Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥130–280
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥130–190
Bus from Nanning to Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥130–280
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥130–190
Bus from Nanning to Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥130–280
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥130–190
Bus from Nanning to Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥130–280
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥130–190
- 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 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 Tourism Distribution Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥158
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥158
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- hhttps
Bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Hanoi Nuoc Ngam Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥330–750
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 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
Car ferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥42
- Schedules at
- Tropical Hainan
- Adult passenger
- ¥42
- Car
- ¥415
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