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How to get fromXi'an to Laosby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Xi'an to Laos by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane XIY - VTE
    8h 53m
    $125–609

  2. Train, bus via Chengdu

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Xian North Station to Chengdu Easttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    33h 57m
    $114–185

  3. Train via Chengdu

    1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Chengdu Easttrain train
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    21h 14m
    $167–334

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain train Xi'an
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    27h 24m
    $161–227

  5. Drive  2,599.3 km

    1. Drive from Xi'an to Vientianecar car 2,599.3 km
    30h 3m
    $466–673

  6. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane XIY - LPQ
    10h 27m
    $285–610

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain train Xi'an
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    23h 46m
    $191–287

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,968.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Laos?

China Eastern Airlines, Hainan, and three other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Vientiane via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North, Chengdu East, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 21h 14m.

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