There are 6 ways to get from Xishuangbanna to Vientiane 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 from Jinghong
best- Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane JHG - VTE
3h 30m$131–421Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane stationtrain
6h 35m$40–72Drive 765.6 km
- Drive from Xishuangbanna to Vientianecar 765.6 km
10h 16m$138–199Train, taxi to Louang Namtha Airport, fly
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Boten station to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)taxi
- Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LXG - VTE
5h 44m$101–144Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LPQ - VTE
6h 18m$96–377Train, bus
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng stationtrain
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
7h 48m$43–71
Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xishuangbanna to Vientiane is to train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Xishuangbanna to Vientiane is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $130 - $430.
No, there is no direct train from Xishuangbanna station to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Xishuangbanna Station and arriving at Vientiane station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Xishuangbanna and Vientiane is 490 km. The road distance is 765.6 km.
The best way to get from Xishuangbanna to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Xishuangbanna to Vientiane, including transfers.
Xishuangbanna to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Xishuangbanna Station.
The best way to get from Xishuangbanna to Vientiane is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $130 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 35m.
Vientiane is 1h behind Xishuangbanna. It is currently 9:14 PM in Xishuangbanna and 8:14 PM in Vientiane.
Xishuangbanna to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
What companies run services between Xishuangbanna, China and Vientiane, Laos?
Qingdao Airlines flies from Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Louang Namtha Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Jinghong to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $37–41
- First Class
- $50–65
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $10–11
- First Class
- $17–23
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–37
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $21–23
- First Class
- $35–37
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $29–32
- First Class
- $40–50
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $18–22
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Xishuangbanna to Vientiane is 766 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Xishuangbanna to Vientiane.
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