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How to get fromVientiane to Nepalby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Nepal by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane VTE - KTM
    6h 36m
    $280–550

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    3d 12h
    $296–537

  3. Train, bus, drive via Chengdu Airport (CTU)

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    3d 15h
    $346–523

  4. Drive  3,144.8 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Kathmanducar car 3,144.8 km
    2d 2h
    $507–732

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,073.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Nepal?

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 4 hours.

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