There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Xishuangbanna by plane, train, car, taxi, or bus
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 Jinghong
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG)plane VTE - JHG
1h 43m¥881–2,837Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
6h 33m¥286–484Drive 768.2 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Xishuangbannacar 768.2 km
10h 14m¥928–1,341Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi, train
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane VTE - LXG
- Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Boten stationtaxi
- Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
5h 45m¥708–946Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
7h 47m¥288–480
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Xishuangbanna is to train which costs ¥280 - ¥490 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Xishuangbanna is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥850 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Xishuangbanna Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Vientiane and Xishuangbanna is 488 km. The road distance is 768.2 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Xishuangbanna without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs ¥280 - ¥490.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Vientiane to Xishuangbanna, including transfers.
Vientiane to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Xishuangbanna is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥850 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥280 - ¥490 and takes 6h 33m.
Xishuangbanna is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 9:55 PM in Vientiane and 10:55 PM in Xishuangbanna.
Vientiane to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Xishuangbanna Station.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Xishuangbanna, China?
Qingdao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥250–440 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥420–2,700
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥480–650
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥250–440
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥250–280
- First Class
- ¥350–440
Train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥72–150
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥72–73
- First Class
- ¥110–150
Train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–340
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥190–220
- First Class
- ¥290–340
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Xishuangbanna is 768 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Vientiane to Xishuangbanna.
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