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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kunming to Vientiane

Composite routes from Kunming to Vientiane

Cheapest
15 h 23 min
Car
1277 km.
from $70
Fastest
1 h 56 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$699.74

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$152.67

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$318.06

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Laos
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$93.12

Train operators

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$139.95

Kunming Rail Transit

Train from Donfeng Square to East
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.31–$1.15

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Vientiane is to bus which costs $79.35 - $80.98 and takes 15h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Vientiane is to line 3 subway and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $103.26 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Kunming to Vientiane?

The distance between Kunming and Vientiane is 821 km. The road distance is 1321.2 km.

How do I travel from Kunming to Vientiane without a car?

The best way to get from Kunming to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs $34.78 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Kunming to Vientiane, including transfers.

Train or bus from Kunming to Vientiane?

The best way to get from Kunming to Vientiane is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs $34.78 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $79.35 - $80.98 and takes 15h 22m.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Vientiane?

Vientiane is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 23:13 in Kunming and 22:13 in Vientiane.

Can I drive from Kunming to Vientiane?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Vientiane is 1321 km. It takes approximately 16h 50m to drive from Kunming to Vientiane.

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 222+ hotels available in Vientiane. Prices start at $24.36 per night.
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