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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 4m
    ¥1,310–3,864

  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
    ¥702–1,617

  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
    ¥1,298–1,973

  4. Drive  2,806.3 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Nanjingcar car 2,806.3 km
    31h 30m
    ¥3,353–4,843

  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
    ¥1,352–3,946

  6. 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
    8h 54m
    ¥1,584–4,201

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,024Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,289.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and four 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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