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There are 5 ways to get from Xi'an to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane XIY - VTE
    8h 3m
    $133–607

  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 58m
    $119–184

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Qujing North Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Qujing North to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    23h 12m
    $186–279

  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 25m
    $166–227

  5. Drive 2,599.5 km

    1. Drive from Xi'an to Vientianecar car 2,599.5 km
    30h 4m
    $466–673

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,964 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Tibet Airlines Corporation, and five 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 Station, Qujing North Station, Qujing North, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 23h 12m.

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