There are 3 ways to get from Vientiane to South Bus Station by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane VTE - KMG
2h 39m¥798–1,183Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
10h 26m¥462–979Drive 1,185.1 km
- Drive from Vientiane to South Bus Stationcar 1,185.1 km
16h 49m¥1,432–2,068
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to South Bus Station is to train which costs ¥460 - ¥1000 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to South Bus Station is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to South Bus Station station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at South Bus Station via Kunming South station and Dounan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between Vientiane and South Bus Station is 829 km. The road distance is 1185.1 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to South Bus Station without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs ¥460 - ¥1000.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Vientiane to South Bus Station, including transfers.
Vientiane to South Bus Station train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to South Bus Station is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥460 - ¥1000 and takes 10h 26m.
South Bus Station is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 12:37 PM in Vientiane and 1:37 PM in South Bus Station.
Vientiane to South Bus Station train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and South Bus Station, Yunnan Sheng, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Kunming South once daily. Tickets cost ¥440–950 and the journey takes 9h 34m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,200
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,700
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–4,900
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to South Bus Station is 1185 km. It takes approximately 16h 49m to drive from Vientiane to South Bus Station.
There are 266+ hotels available in South Bus Station.