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

The cheapest way to get from Dali to Vientiane is to train and bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 18h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dali to Vientiane is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $140 - $410.

How far is it from Dali to Vientiane?

The distance between Dali and Vientiane is 1040 km. The road distance is 1270.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Dali to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs $90 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Dali to Vientiane, including transfers.

Train or fly from Dali to Vientiane?

The best way to get from Dali to Vientiane is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs $90 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $210 - $320 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the time difference between Dali and Vientiane?

Vientiane is 1h behind Dali. It is currently 4:11 PM in Dali and 3:11 PM in Vientiane.

Can I drive from Dali to Vientiane?

Yes, the driving distance between Dali to Vientiane is 1271 km. It takes approximately 15h 51m to drive from Dali to Vientiane.

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 273+ hotels available in Vientiane.

Dali to Vientiane - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Dali to Vientiane by taxi, 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.

Taxi to Baoshan, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Dali to Baoshan (BSD)taxi
2. Fly from Baoshan (BSD) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane BSD - VTE
5h 33m
$146–404
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dali to Lufeng Southtrain
2. Take the train from Lufeng South to Kunming Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
18h 19m
$61–122
Train
1. Take the train from Dali to Kunming Southtrain Dali
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
13h 15m
$92–178
Drive 1,270.6 km
1. Drive from Dali to Vientianecar 1,270.6 km
15h 51m
$228–329
Fly from Dali Huangcaoba
1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane DLU - VTE
6h 56m
$212–312
Taxi to Tengchong, fly
1. Take the taxi from Dali to Tengchong (TCZ)taxi
2. Fly from Tengchong (TCZ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane TCZ - VTE
6h 53m
$181–456
Taxi to Lincang Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Dali to Lincang Airport (LNJ)taxi
2. Fly from Lincang Airport (LNJ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LNJ - VTE
7h 49m
$175–438
Bus to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LJG - VTE
10h 37m
$246–363

Baoshan (BSD) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 25mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dali to Vientiane.

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Distance: 1,039.7 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China and Vientiane, Laos?

You can take a train from Dali to Vientiane via Kunming South and Vientiane station in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 3 times a day.

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