What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Vientiane?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Vientiane is to train and fly which costs $490 - $1,400 and takes 21h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Vientiane?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Vientiane is to fly which takes 16h 1m and costs $600 - $1,600.

How far is it from Zurich to Vientiane?

The distance between Zurich and Vientiane is 8851 km. The road distance is 11547.4 km.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Vientiane?

It takes approximately 16h 1m to get from Zurich to Vientiane, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Vientiane?

Vientiane is 5h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 4:08 PM in Zurich and 9:08 PM in Vientiane.

Can I drive from Zurich to Vientiane?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Vientiane is 11547 km. It takes approximately 5 days 14h to drive from Zurich to Vientiane.

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 284+ hotels available in Vientiane.

Zurich to Vientiane - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Vientiane by plane, car, or train

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Fly Zurich Airport to Wattay International Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane ZRH - VTE
16h 1m
$605–1,515
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane MXP - VTE
21h 57m
$490–1,322
Drive 11,547.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Vientianecar 11,547.4 km
5d 14h
$2,328–3,363
Fly Zurich Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane ZRH - UTH
2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientianecar
17h 15m
$619–1,536
Train to Basel, fly to Wattay International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane BSL - VTE
21h 36m
$511–1,370

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

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16h 48mAverage Duration

$524Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,851.1 km
Duration: 16h 1m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Vientiane, Laos?

Swiss, Thai Airways International, and four other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 4 times a day.

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