There are 8 ways to get from Vientiane to Hainan 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 to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane VTE - SYX
5h 31m¥1,363–4,199Bus, train via Vientiane Southern Bus Station
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
44h¥542–1,803Train, 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
23h 21m¥811–1,803Bus
- 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 51m¥590–850Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Vientiane to Hai'an Portcar
- Take the carferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Portcarferry
18h 41m¥1,696–2,433Fly to Haikou Airport, line 2 bus
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Haikou Airport (HAK)plane VTE - HAK
- Take the bus from Haikou Meilan Airport to Hainan College of Vocation and Technique Stationbus
3h 10m¥1,246–2,826Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Guangzhou Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Guangzhou Train Station to Haikoutrain
31h 48m¥1,097–1,784Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the bus from Nanning to Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminalbus
46h 10m¥611–1,870
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Hainan is to bus which costs ¥550 - ¥850 and takes 43h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Hainan is to fly and line 2 bus which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane station to Hainan. However, there are services departing from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station and arriving at Bihu Garden via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hai Phong, Nanning and Maritime Bureau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to Hainan. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Chengxi via Kunming South, Guangzhou Train Station and Haikou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 48m.
The distance between Vientiane and Hainan is 751 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Hainan without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 21m and costs ¥800 - ¥1800.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Vientiane to Hainan, including transfers.
Vientiane to Hainan bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.
Vientiane to Hainan train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Hainan is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs ¥1300 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥550 - ¥850 and takes 43h 51m, you could also train, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1800 and takes 31h 48m.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Hainan, China?
China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Bihu Garden via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station, Hai Phong, Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, Nanning, Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal, and Maritime Bureau in around 43h 51m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,900
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,800
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
- [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
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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More Questions & Answers
Vientiane to Hainan bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
Hainan is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 11:35 PM in Vientiane and 12:35 AM in Hainan.
Vientiane to Hainan train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
There are 144+ hotels available in Hainan.

