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How to get fromVientiane to Nanjingby plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Nanjing by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane plane VTE - NKG
    6h 19m
    ¥1,072–3,210

  2. Train via Kunming

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Nanjingtrain train K722 / ...
    46h 13m
    ¥712–1,617

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Nanjing Southtrain train Kunming / ...
    22h 46m
    ¥1,308–1,973

  4. Drive  2,806.3 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Nanjingcar car 2,806.3 km
    31h 30m
    ¥3,355–4,846

  5. Fly to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY)plane plane VTE - YTY
    2. Take the train from Jiangdu to Nanjingtrain train
    9h 9m
    ¥1,352–3,949

  6. Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane plane VTE - HGH
    2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Nanjing South Stationtrain train
    6h 26m
    ¥1,105–4,767

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket¥929Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,289.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Nanjing, China?

China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Gulou via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Nanjing South, and Nanjing South in around 22h 46m.

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