There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Nanjing by plane, train, or car
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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane VTE - NKG
6h 24m¥1,188–3,058Train via Kunming
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Nanjingtrain K722 / ...
46h 13m¥712–1,617Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Nanjing Southtrain Kunming / ...
22h 46m¥1,308–1,973Drive 2,806.3 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Nanjingcar 2,806.3 km
31h 30m¥3,370–4,868Fly to Changzhou Benniu Airport, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX)plane VTE - CZX
- Take the train from Changzhou North to Nanjing Southtrain
6h 19m¥1,401–4,690Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane VTE - WUX
- Take the train from Wuxi to Nanjingtrain
7h 22m¥1,642–4,280Fly to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY)plane VTE - YTY
- Take the train from Jiangdu to Nanjingtrain
8h 4m¥1,488–3,694
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Nanjing is to train via Kunming which costs ¥700 - ¥1700 and takes 46h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Nanjing is to fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs ¥1400 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to Nanjing. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Gulou via Kunming South and Nanjing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 46m.
The distance between Vientiane and Nanjing is 2289 km. The road distance is 2806.3 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Nanjing without a car is to train which takes 22h 46m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Vientiane to Nanjing, including transfers.
Vientiane to Nanjing train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Nanjing is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥1100 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 22h 46m.
Nanjing is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 7:55 PM in Vientiane and 8:55 PM in Nanjing.
Vientiane to Nanjing train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Nanjing, China?
China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Gulou via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Nanjing South, and Nanjing South in around 22h 46m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,400
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–5,500
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Changzhou Benniu Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,600
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–6,000
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–6,500
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–5,000
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Nanjing is 2806 km. It takes approximately 31h 30m to drive from Vientiane to Nanjing.
There are 377+ hotels available in Nanjing.

