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How to get fromVientiane to Ulaanbaatarby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Vientiane to Ulaanbaatar by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

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    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)plane plane VTE - UBN
    2. Take the taxi from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Ulaanbaatartaxi taxi
    9h 48m
    $361–996

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Beijing West Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Beijing Xinfadi Bus Terminal to Erenhotbus bus
    4. Take the train from Erlian to Ulaanbaatartrain train
    2d 3h
    $422–601

  3. Drive  4,311 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Ulaanbaatarcar car 4,311 km
    2d 6h
    $773–1,116

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$347Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,368.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Ulaanbaatar. However, you can fly to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) then take the taxi to Ulaanbaatar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to Ulaanbaatar via Vientiane station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Beijing West Station, Beijing West Station, Keyilu, Beijing Xinfadi Bus Terminal, Erenhot, and Erlian in around 2d 3h.

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