There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Jinghong by plane, train, car, or bus
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 Jinghong (JHG)plane VTE - JHG
1h 24m¥520–3,257Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
6h 28m¥265–457Drive 776.2 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Jinghongcar 776.2 km
10h 22m¥933–1,347Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
7h 42m¥265–452
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Jinghong is to train which costs ¥260 - ¥460 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Jinghong is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥500 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to Jinghong station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Xishuangbanna Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Vientiane and Jinghong is 491 km. The road distance is 776.2 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Jinghong without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs ¥260 - ¥460.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Vientiane to Jinghong, including transfers.
Vientiane to Jinghong train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Jinghong is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥500 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥260 - ¥460 and takes 6h 28m.
Jinghong is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 2:23 PM in Vientiane and 3:23 PM in Jinghong.
Vientiane to Jinghong train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Xishuangbanna Station.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Jinghong, China?
Qingdao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥250–440 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥490–3,300
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥250–440
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥250–280
- First Class
- ¥350–440
Train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–340
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥190–220
- First Class
- ¥290–340
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–85
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Jinghong is 776 km. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Vientiane to Jinghong.
There are 55+ hotels available in Jinghong.