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How to get fromVientiane to Shangri-Laby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Shangri-La by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane VTE - DIG
    4h 37m
    ¥1,427–4,541

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    18h 13m
    ¥667–1,283

  3. Drive 1,564.2 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Shangri-Lacar car 1,564.2 km
    19h 5m
    ¥1,889–2,729

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Dalitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 18m
    ¥690–1,438

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,136.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Shangri-La, China?

China Eastern Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Shangri-La via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Kunming Station, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 18h 13m.

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