There are 5 ways to get from Xiamen to Laos by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Wattay International Airport
best- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane XMN - VTE
6h 11m$147–448Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Xiamen to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Take the train from Guangzhou to Nanningtrain
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
2d 5h$97–190Train
- Take the train from Xiamen to Kunming South Stationtrain Xiamen
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
24h 7m$211–298Drive 2,227 km
- Drive from Xiamen to Vientianecar 2,227 km
26h 14m$399–577Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane XMN - LPQ
6h 6m$167–489
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xiamen to Laos is to train and bus which costs $95 - $190 and takes 2 days 5h.
The fastest way to get from Xiamen to Laos is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $160 - $490.
No, there is no direct train from Xiamen to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Xiamen and arriving at Vientiane station via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 7m.
The distance between Xiamen and Laos is 1784 km. The road distance is 2227 km.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Laos without a car is to train which takes 24h 7m and costs $210 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Xiamen to Laos, including transfers.
Xiamen to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xiamen station.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Laos is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $140 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $300 and takes 24h 7m.
Laos is 1h behind Xiamen. It is currently 8:10 AM in Xiamen and 7:10 AM in Laos.
Xiamen to Laos train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South Station.
What companies run services between Xiamen, China and Laos?
China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xiamen to Vientiane via Kunming South Station, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 24h 7m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–480
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–650
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Train from Xiamen to Kunming South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- $230–260
- Business Class Seat
- $340–490
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
Train from Xiamen to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $30–45
- Adult - 1st Class
- $50–75
Train from Guangzhou to Nanning
- Hard Seat
- $12–17
- Hard sleeper
- $23–35
- Soft sleeper
- $35–50
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- $18–25
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/htx-van-tai-277?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvvmzBhA2EiwAtHVrbyVCwiIJkYBSBEFUd1FJU61B0rS24DSIQh33R30_tD4ol7fHPWFbjxoCybMQAvD_BwE
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/huyen-chau
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