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

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There are 8 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 24m
    ¥1,302–3,669

  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
    ¥3,364–4,859

  5. Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane plane VTE - WUX
    2. Take the train from Wuxi to Nanjingtrain train
    7h 22m
    ¥1,484–4,239

  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
    ¥1,050–4,565

  7. 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
    8h 49m
    ¥1,263–3,713

  8. Fly to Changzhou Benniu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX)plane plane VTE - CZX
    2. Take the train from Changzhou North to Nanjing Southtrain train
    9h 19m
    ¥1,571–4,300

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥979Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,289.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

China Eastern Airlines, China West Air, and two other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) 5 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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