There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane to Taiwan by train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Shangrao Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shangrao to Pingtan Stationtrain
- Take the ferry from Pingtan Port to Taipei Harborferry
28h 57m$254–457Fly to Taichung Airport
cheapest- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Taichung Airport (RMQ)plane VTE - RMQ
19h 7m$156–446Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Vientiane to Xiamen Portcar
- Take the carferry from Xiamen Port to Keelung Portcarferry
40h 35m$477–732Train, car ferry via Shenzhen
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Shenzhen Northtrain
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Xiamentrain
- Take the carferry from Xiamen Port to Keelung Portcarferry
38h 11m$261–467Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South Station to Xiamentrain
- Take the carferry from Xiamen Port to Keelung Portcarferry
41h 16m$286–462Fly to Kao-Hsiung International Airport
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH)plane VTE - KHH
6h 34m$191–518Fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)plane VTE - TPE
6h 30m$172–320
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Taichung Airport (RMQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Taiwan is to fly which costs $170 - $320 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Taiwan is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $170 - $320.
The distance between Vientiane and Taiwan is 3396 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Taiwan without a car is to train and car ferry via Shenzhen which takes 38h 11m and costs $260 - $470.
It takes approximately 28h 57m to get from Vientiane to Taiwan, including transfers.
Taiwan is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 7:27 PM in Vientiane and 8:27 PM in Taiwan.
There are 899+ hotels available in Taiwan.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Taiwan?
Vietjet Air, Lao Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Taichung Airport (RMQ) 5 times a day.
- Website
- china-airlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kao-Hsiung International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kao-Hsiung International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,600
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–460
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport via Danang
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
- Phone
- (02) 2516-9788
- Website
- tourking.com.tw
Ferry from Pingtan Port to Taipei Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Schedules at
- taiwancsf.com
- Adult
- $40–150
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 How to get from London City Airport into central London, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and Best ways to travel around Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.