There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Pu'er by plane, taxi, train, car, or bus
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Fly to Jinghong, taxi
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG)plane VTE - JHG
- Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'ertaxi
2h 39m¥1,178–3,195Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi
7h 50m¥565–818Drive 868.5 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Pu'ercar 868.5 km
11h 7m¥1,050–1,517Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane VTE - LXG
- Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Boten stationtaxi
- Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi
7h 2m¥988–1,281Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi
9h 4m¥567–814
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Pu'er is to train and taxi which costs ¥550 - ¥850 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Pu'er is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥1100 - ¥3200.
The distance between Vientiane and Pu'er is 616 km. The road distance is 868.5 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Pu'er without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 50m and costs ¥550 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Vientiane to Pu'er, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Pu'er is 869 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Vientiane to Pu'er.
There are three+ hotels available in Pu'er.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Pu'er, China?
There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Pu'er. However, you can fly to Jinghong (JHG) then take the taxi to Pu'er. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Vientiane station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Pu'er.
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,600
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥480–650
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥250–440
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥250–280
- First Class
- ¥350–440
Train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥72–150
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥72–73
- First Class
- ¥110–150
Train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–340
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥190–220
- First Class
- ¥290–340
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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