There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Qingdao by plane, train, bus, 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 Qingdao Liuting International Airport
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)plane VTE - TAO
6h 47m¥1,051–2,990Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Lianyungangtrain
- Take the train from Lianyungang to Qingdaotrain
2d 9h¥874–1,808Train via Zhengzhou East
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Zhengzhou Easttrain
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Lankao Southtrain
- Take the train from Lankao South to Qingdao Northtrain
25h 35m¥1,627–2,278Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Zhengzhoutrain
- Take the bus from Zhengzhou to Jinan North Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Qingdaobus
2d 22h¥2,017–2,711Drive 3,298 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Qingdaocar 3,298 km
36h 52m¥3,958–5,716Fly to Rizhao Shanzihe Airport, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ)plane VTE - RIZ
- Take the train from Rizhao West to Qingdao Northtrain
9h 38m¥1,598–4,348Train, bus
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Hangzhou Easttrain
- Take the bus from Hangzhou North to Qingdaobus
32h 1m¥1,557–2,326
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Qingdao is to train which costs ¥850 - ¥1900 and takes 2 days 9h.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Qingdao is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to Qingdao. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Wusi Plaza via Kunming South, Zhengzhou East, Lankao South and Qingdao North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 35m.
The distance between Vientiane and Qingdao is 2713 km. The road distance is 3298 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Qingdao without a car is to train via Zhengzhou East which takes 25h 35m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Vientiane to Qingdao, including transfers.
Vientiane to Qingdao train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Qingdao is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs ¥1000 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can train via Zhengzhou East, which costs ¥1600 - ¥2300 and takes 25h 35m.
Qingdao is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 5:11 PM in Vientiane and 6:11 PM in Qingdao.
Vientiane to Qingdao train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Qingdao, China?
China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Wusi Plaza via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Zhengzhou East, Lankao South, Qingdao North, and Qingdao North in around 25h 35m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,200
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,100
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Rizhao Shanzihe Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,200
- 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
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
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥260–370
- Book at
- HTX Van Tai 277
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Flying into Beijing?, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Qingdao is 3298 km. It takes approximately 36h 52m to drive from Vientiane to Qingdao.
There are 265+ hotels available in Qingdao.



