There are 4 ways to get from Xiamen to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane XMN - VTE
5h 25m$155–446Train, 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$97–192Train
- Take the train from Xiamen to Kunming South Stationtrain Xiamen
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
24h 7m$212–300Drive 2,232.4 km
- Drive from Xiamen to Vientianecar 2,232.4 km
26h 15m$400–578
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xiamen to Vientiane is to train and bus which costs $95 - $200 and takes 2 days 5h.
The fastest way to get from Xiamen to Vientiane is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $150 - $450.
No, there is no direct train from Xiamen to Vientiane 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 Vientiane is 1779 km. The road distance is 2232.4 km.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 24h 7m and costs $210 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Xiamen to Vientiane, including transfers.
Xiamen to Vientiane train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xiamen station.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Vientiane is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $150 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $300 and takes 24h 7m.
Vientiane is 1h behind Xiamen. It is currently 11:13 PM in Xiamen and 10:13 PM in Vientiane.
Xiamen to Vientiane train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South Station.
What companies run services between Xiamen, China and Vientiane, 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 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
- 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
- $280–600
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–440
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Wattay International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Train from Xiamen to Kunming South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- $240–260
- Business Class Seat
- $350–490
- 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
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- 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
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- $18–26
- 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
- HTX Van Tai 277
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Book at
- 12Go
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Xiamen to Vientiane is 2232 km. It takes approximately 26h 15m to drive from Xiamen to Vientiane.
There are 293+ hotels available in Vientiane.