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How to get fromVientiane to Pu'erby plane, taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Pu'er by plane, taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Jinghong, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane VTE - JHG
    2. Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    2h 44m
    ¥809–3,686

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    9h 2m
    ¥572–822

  3. Drive  868.6 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Pu'ercar car 868.6 km
    11h 7m
    ¥1,038–1,499

  4. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Boten stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    ¥982–1,324

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    10h 9m
    ¥634–914

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥508Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 615.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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 bus to Vientiane station, walk to Vientiane station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Pu'er.

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